How To Fix F4717 - Credit limit can only be maintained with credit account &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 717

• Message text: Credit limit can only be maintained with credit account &

What causes this issue?

The credit limit is to be managed for account &V1& (in the same control
area).
This reference method causes the total of the receivables to be managed
for the referencing customer and for credit account &V1&. The credit
limit is only managed for &V1&, checks on whether the limit has been
exceeded are also only carried out there.
The credit limit amount therefore only needs to be specified for credit
account &V1&.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message F4717 - Credit limit can only be maintained with credit account & ?

  The SAP error message F4717, "Credit limit can only be maintained with credit account," typically occurs when there is an attempt to maintain or update a credit limit for a customer or vendor account that is not set up as a credit account in the system. This error is related to the credit management functionality in SAP, which is used to manage customer credit limits and ensure that sales do not exceed the approved credit limits.
  Cause:
  
  Account Type: The account you are trying to maintain does not have the necessary settings to allow for credit limit maintenance. This usually means that the account is not designated as a credit account.
  Credit Management Settings: The credit management settings in the system may not be configured correctly for the specific customer or vendor.
  Missing Configuration: The credit control area or the credit management settings may not be properly configured in the system.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Account Settings:
  
  Go to the customer or vendor master data and verify if the account is set up as a credit account. You can do this by checking the "Credit Management" tab in the customer or vendor master record.
  Ensure that the account is assigned to a credit control area that allows for credit limit maintenance.
  
  
  
  Configure Credit Management:
  
  If the account is not set up correctly, you may need to configure the credit management settings. This can be done in the SAP Customizing Implementation Guide (IMG) under:
  
  Financial Accounting (New) > Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable > Credit Management > Define Credit Control Areas.
  
  
  Ensure that the credit control area is properly defined and linked to the relevant customer or vendor accounts.
  
  
  
  Assign Credit Accounts:
  
  If necessary, assign the appropriate credit accounts to the customer or vendor. This can be done in the customer or vendor master data maintenance transaction (e.g., transaction code XD02 for customers or XK02 for vendors).
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for specific configurations related to credit management that may be required for your organization.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the process again to ensure that the error no longer occurs when trying to maintain the credit limit.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Common transaction codes related to credit management include:
  
  FD32 - Change Customer Credit Management
  FD33 - Display Customer Credit Management
  FD30 - Create Customer Credit Management
  
  
  Credit Control Area: This is a key organizational unit in SAP that defines the credit management settings for a group of customers or vendors.
  Credit Limit: This is the maximum amount of credit that can be extended to a customer or vendor, and it is crucial for managing financial risk.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or functional team for further investigation.