How To Fix F4702 - A/R summary data cannot be created in this system/client

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: F4 - Line items/balances/configuration

• Message number: 702

• Message text: A/R summary data cannot be created in this system/client

What causes this issue?

In your preliminary settings for credit management, you specified that
A/R summary data cannot be created in this system/client.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Check your Customizing settings for credit management. To do so, in
Customizing for Financial Accounting, choose Accounts Receivable and
Accounts Payable -> Credit Management -> Credit Control Account ->
<DS:SIMG.SIMG_CFORFBT000CM>Define preliminary settings for credit
management</>.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message F4702 - A/R summary data cannot be created in this system/client ?

  The SAP error message F4702, which states "A/R summary data cannot be created in this system/client," typically occurs in the context of Accounts Receivable (A/R) when there is an issue with the configuration or settings in the SAP system. Here are some potential causes, solutions, and related information for this error:
  Causes:
  
  Client Settings: The client may not be configured to allow the creation of A/R summary data. This can happen if the necessary settings are not activated in the client profile.
  Missing Configuration: The required configuration for A/R summary data may not be set up in the system. This includes settings related to the financial accounting module.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to create or modify A/R summary data.
  System Status: The system or client may be in a status that does not allow for the creation of new data, such as being in a test or development mode.
  Data Consistency Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the data that prevent the creation of summary records.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Client Configuration: Verify the configuration settings for the client. Ensure that the necessary parameters for A/R summary data are activated.
  
  Transaction Code: SPRO (to access the configuration settings).
  
  
  Review Authorization: Ensure that the user has the appropriate authorizations to create A/R summary data. This can be checked in the user roles and profiles.
  
  Transaction Code: SU01 (to check user authorizations).
  
  
  Check System Status: Ensure that the system is in the correct mode (e.g., production) and that there are no restrictions on data creation.
  Review Financial Accounting Configuration: Check the configuration settings in the Financial Accounting module to ensure that all necessary components are properly set up.
  
  Transaction Code: OBY6 (to check company code settings).
  
  
  Data Consistency Check: Run consistency checks to identify and resolve any data issues that may be causing the error.
  
  Transaction Code: SARA (to access archiving and data consistency checks).
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any specific patches or updates related to this error message. SAP Notes can provide additional insights or fixes.
  Documentation: Review the SAP documentation for Accounts Receivable to understand the requirements for summary data creation.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the F4702 error and implement a solution to resolve it.