How To Fix 5D711 - SI key contradicts the value credit key

5D711 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 711

• Message text: SI key contradicts the value credit key

What causes this issue?

The SI key corresponds to that of a low-income employee but, according
to the key in the view V_T5D40, the value credit represents a value
credit from an employment liable for insurance contributions or the SI
key corresponds to that of someone liable for insurance contributions
but the value credit represents a value credit from a part-time
employment.

System Response

An entry with this combination is not permitted.

How to fix this error?

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5D711 - SI key contradicts the value credit key ?

  The SAP error message "5D711 SI key contradicts the value credit key" typically occurs in the context of Sales and Distribution (SD) or Financial Accounting (FI) modules when there is a mismatch between the settings of the Sales Document and the Credit Management settings.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Credit Control Area Settings: The error often arises when the credit control area settings for the customer do not align with the sales document's credit key. This can happen if the customer has a specific credit limit or credit management settings that are not compatible with the sales order being processed.
  
  
  Sales Document Configuration: The sales document type may have a credit key that is not appropriate for the customer or the transaction type. For example, if the sales document is set to allow credit checks but the customer is flagged as not being creditworthy, this error can occur.
  
  
  Customer Master Data: The customer master data may have inconsistencies,