How To Fix F5696 - Enter an amount

F5696 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: F5 - Document Editing

• Message number: 696

• Message text: Enter an amount

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message F5696 - Enter an amount ?

  The SAP error message F5696 "Enter an amount" typically occurs in the context of financial transactions, such as when you are trying to post a document or create a financial entry in SAP. This error indicates that the system expects an amount to be entered in a specific field, but it has been left blank or is not valid.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Amount: The most common cause is that the amount field is empty or not filled in when it is required.
  Incorrect Field: The user may be trying to enter an amount in a field that does not accept it, or the field may not be active for input.
  Validation Rules: There may be validation rules in place that require certain conditions to be met before an amount can be entered or processed.
  
  Configuration Issues: There could be configuration settings in the SAP system that are causing the amount field to be mandatory.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Enter an Amount: