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

F4702 - Overview

• 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</>.

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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