How To Fix >0138 - Cash discount due date &1 not permitted without cash discount percentage

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: >0 - General Basis texts

• Message number: 138

• Message text: Cash discount due date &1 not permitted without cash discount percentage

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message >0138 - Cash discount due date &1 not permitted without cash discount percentage ?

  The SAP error message 0138 ("Cash discount due date &1 not permitted without cash discount percentage") typically occurs in the context of financial transactions, particularly when dealing with invoices or payment terms that involve cash discounts. This error indicates that a cash discount due date has been specified, but the corresponding cash discount percentage has not been defined.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Cash Discount Percentage: The primary cause of this error is that the cash discount percentage is not specified in the payment terms or invoice. The system requires both a cash discount percentage and a due date to process the transaction correctly.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be an issue with the configuration of payment terms in the system, where the cash discount percentage is not set up correctly.
  Data Entry Error: During the entry of invoice or payment terms, the user may have inadvertently left the cash discount percentage field blank.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Payment Terms:
  
  Navigate to the payment terms configuration in SAP (Transaction code: OBB8).
  Ensure that the payment terms associated with the transaction have a valid cash discount percentage defined.
  If necessary, update the payment terms to include the cash discount percentage.
  
  
  
  Update Invoice or Document:
  
  If the error occurs during invoice entry, go back to the invoice and ensure that the cash discount percentage is filled in correctly.
  If the invoice is already posted, you may need to reverse it and re-enter it with the correct details.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review the documentation or guidelines for setting up payment terms in your organization to ensure compliance with internal policies.
  
  
  
  User Training:
  
  If this error is common among users, consider providing training on how to correctly enter payment terms and cash discounts in SAP.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  OBB8: Payment Terms Configuration
  FB60: Enter Incoming Invoice
  FBL1N: Vendor Line Item Display
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this error or provide additional guidance.
  Customization: If your organization has customized payment terms, ensure that the customizations are correctly implemented and tested.
  
  By addressing the missing cash discount percentage and ensuring proper configuration, you should be able to resolve the error message 0138 in SAP.