How To Fix 5D696 - Specify a special rule

5D696 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 696

• Message text: Specify a special rule

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5D696 - Specify a special rule ?

  The SAP error message 5D696, which states "Specify a special rule," typically occurs in the context of SAP's configuration for certain processes, such as pricing, tax calculation, or other business rules that require specific conditions to be met.
  
  Cause:
  This error usually arises when:
  
  Missing Configuration: The system expects a special rule to be defined for a particular process, but it has not been set up in the configuration.
  Incomplete Data: The data being processed does not meet the criteria for existing rules, leading the system to prompt for a special rule.
  Custom Development: If there are custom developments or enhancements in the system, they may not be correctly configured to handle certain scenarios.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Navigate to the relevant configuration area in SAP (e.g., SPRO) and ensure that all necessary special rules are defined for the process you are working with.
  For pricing, check the pricing procedure and