How To Fix 5D699 - Credit exists for & &, set "transfer indicator"

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 699

• Message text: Credit exists for & &, set "transfer indicator"

What causes this issue?

A credit is stored for this fund in this payroll area in table T5D16,
which is calculated with the amounts to be transferred. You can only
correctly process the credit, if the 'transfer indicator' parameter is
set.

System Response

No transfer records are created.

How to fix this error?

Set the 'transfer indicator' parameter to calculate the credit.
If you do not want to calculate credit, because the health insurance
fund has refunded the contributions, delete the credit in table T5D16.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5D699 - Credit exists for & &, set "transfer indicator" ?

  The SAP error message 5D699 indicates that there is a credit balance for a customer or vendor, and it suggests that you need to set the "transfer indicator" to proceed with the transaction. This error typically arises in the context of financial transactions, particularly when dealing with customer or vendor accounts in SAP.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when:
  
  There is an existing credit balance for the specified customer or vendor.
  The system requires a transfer indicator to be set in order to manage the credit balance appropriately.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check the Customer/Vendor Account:
  
  Go to the customer or vendor account in question and verify if there is indeed a credit balance.
  You can do this by using transaction codes like FD03 for customers or FK03 for vendors.
  
  
  
  Set the Transfer Indicator:
  
  If you confirm that a credit exists and you want to transfer it, you need to set the transfer indicator.
  This can typically be done in the transaction where you are trying to process the payment or adjustment. Look for an option to set the transfer indicator or similar settings.
  
  
  
  Adjust the Credit Balance:
  
  If the credit balance is not intended, you may need to adjust it by processing a payment or clearing the credit balance through appropriate transactions.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help files for specific instructions on how to set the transfer indicator in the context of your transaction.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If you are unsure about how to proceed or if the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  FD03 - Display Customer
  FK03 - Display Vendor
  FBL5N - Customer Line Item Display
  FBL1N - Vendor Line Item Display
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Check SAP Notes for any known issues or additional guidance related to error message 5D699.
  
  
  
  User Roles:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to make changes to customer or vendor accounts.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to address the error message and proceed with your transaction in SAP.