How To Fix AW698 - System error when determining credit memo for prior year

AW698 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AW - AuC messages

• Message number: 698

• Message text: System error when determining credit memo for prior year

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AW698 - System error when determining credit memo for prior year ?

  The SAP error message AW698, which indicates a "System error when determining credit memo for prior year," typically arises in the context of financial transactions, particularly when dealing with credit memos that pertain to previous fiscal years. This error can occur due to various reasons, including data inconsistencies, configuration issues, or system limitations.
  Causes:
  
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the financial data for the prior year, such as missing or incorrect entries.
  
  Configuration Issues: The system configuration for handling credit memos may not be set up correctly, especially for prior year transactions.
  Closed Fiscal Year: The fiscal year in question may be closed, and the system may not allow changes or postings to that year.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to process transactions related to prior years.
  System Limitations: There may be limitations in the SAP version being used, particularly if it is outdated or not properly patched.
  
  Solutions:
  
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