How To Fix TF016 - Credit limit relevance AND statistical noted items not possible

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: TF - Financial Accounting Tables

• Message number: 016

• Message text: Credit limit relevance AND statistical noted items not possible

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message TF016 - Credit limit relevance AND statistical noted items not possible ?

  The SAP error message TF016, which states "Credit limit relevance AND statistical noted items not possible," typically occurs in the context of credit management and financial transactions within the SAP system. This error indicates that there is a conflict between the credit limit settings and the nature of the transaction being processed, particularly when dealing with statistical noted items.
  Cause:
  
  
  Credit Limit Settings: The error often arises when a transaction is trying to create a statistical noted item (which does not affect the financial accounting directly) while also being subject to credit limit checks. Statistical noted items are typically used for reporting purposes and do not impact the actual credit limit.
  
  
  Transaction Type: The type of transaction being processed may not be compatible with the credit limit checks. For example, if the transaction is meant to be a statistical entry, it should not be subject to credit limit checks.
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the credit management module that are incorrectly set, leading to this conflict.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Review Transaction Type: Ensure that the transaction you are trying to process is appropriate for the credit limit checks. If it is meant to be a statistical noted item, it should not be subject to credit limit checks.
  
  
  Adjust Credit Management Settings: 
  
  Go to the configuration settings for credit management in SAP (Transaction Code: SPRO).
  Navigate to the relevant sections for credit limit checks and ensure that the settings allow for statistical noted items to be processed without triggering credit limit checks.
  
  
  
  Check Customer Master Data: 
  
  Review the customer master data to ensure that the credit limit settings are correctly configured. 
  Check if the customer is set up for credit management and if the relevant fields are filled out correctly.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on credit management settings and how they interact with statistical noted items.
  
  
  Testing: After making changes, perform tests to ensure that the error no longer occurs and that transactions can be processed as expected.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. SAP frequently updates its knowledge base with solutions to common problems.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  FD32: Change Customer Credit Management
  FD33: Display Customer Credit Management
  SPRO: Customizing settings
  
  
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to perform the actions related to credit management.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a consultant who specializes in SAP credit management for further assistance.