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How To Fix F4711 - Credit limit not maintained for account & area &


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F4711 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

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

  • Message number: 711

  • Message text: Credit limit not maintained for account & area &

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F4711 - Details

  • Error Code: F4711

    Error Message: Credit limit not maintained for account & area &


    Summary

    This error indicates that the system cannot find a defined credit limit for the specified customer account and sales area combination. Without a maintained credit limit, the system blocks credit-relevant transactions to prevent uncontrolled credit exposure.


    Root Causes

    • Credit limits have not been set up for the customer master record in the relevant sales area.
    • Missing or incomplete credit control area assignment in customer master data.
    • Credit management configuration gaps, such as missing credit control area or sales area linkage.
    • User attempts to create or process sales documents for a customer without a valid credit limit.

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