How To Fix F4726 - Credit limit change must be carried out in the central FI system

F4726 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 726

• Message text: Credit limit change must be carried out in the central FI system

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message F4726 - Credit limit change must be carried out in the central FI system ?

  The SAP error message F4726, "Credit limit change must be carried out in the central FI system," typically occurs in scenarios where a company is using a distributed system landscape, particularly in environments with multiple SAP systems (like a central finance system and several satellite systems). This error indicates that the system is trying to perform a credit limit change in a non-central system, which is not allowed.
  
  Cause:
  
  Centralized Credit Management: The error arises because the credit limit management is configured to be handled in a central financial (FI) system. Changes to credit limits must be processed in this central system to ensure data consistency and integrity.
  Configuration Settings: The system settings may be configured to enforce that all credit limit changes are processed in the central FI system, which could be due to business requirements or compliance reasons.
  Data Synchronization Issues: If there are issues with data synchronization between the central and