How To Fix 5D098 - A declaration by a third party debtor is not required for cessions

5D098 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5D - Error Messages for German Infotype Module Pools

• Message number: 098

• Message text: A declaration by a third party debtor is not required for cessions

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5D098 - A declaration by a third party debtor is not required for cessions ?

  The SAP error message 5D098 indicates that a declaration by a third-party debtor is not required for cessions. This error typically arises in the context of financial transactions involving cessions (assignments) in SAP, particularly in the area of accounts receivable or financial accounting.
  
  Cause:
  The error message is triggered when the system expects a declaration from a third-party debtor for a cession, but the configuration or the transaction does not require such a declaration. This can happen due to:
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The settings in the SAP system regarding the handling of cessions and third-party debtors may not be correctly configured.
  Transaction Type: The specific transaction being processed may not necessitate a declaration, but the system is still prompting for one.
  Data Entry Issues: There may be missing or incorrect data in the transaction that leads the system to expect a declaration.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Review the configuration settings related