How To Fix 06177 - Payment term & not defined

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 06 -

• Message number: 177

• Message text: Payment term & not defined

What causes this issue?

The terms of payment key &V1& you entered has not been defined.

How to fix this error?

INCLUDE NA_EINGABE_PRUEFEN LANGUAGE EN
You can enter <GL:terms_of_payment>terms of payment</> explicitly.
DEFINE &OBJEKTE& = 'Terms of payment'
INCLUDE NA_EINK_CUST LANGUAGE EN

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 06177 - Payment term & not defined ?

  The SAP error message "06177 Payment term & not defined" typically occurs when a payment term that is referenced in a transaction (such as an invoice or a purchase order) is not defined in the system. This can happen for various reasons, such as incorrect configuration, missing entries, or data inconsistencies.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Payment Term: The payment term specified in the transaction does not exist in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The payment term may not be properly configured in the system settings.
  Data Entry Error: There may be a typo or incorrect entry in the payment term field.
  Master Data Issues: The vendor or customer master data may reference a payment term that is not defined.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Payment Term Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code OBB8 (for payment terms) in SAP.
  Verify if the payment term in question is defined. If it is not, you will need to create it.
  
  
  
  Create or Modify Payment Term:
  
  If the payment term is missing, you can create a new payment term by clicking on the "New Entries" button and filling in the required details.
  If the payment term exists but is not configured correctly, you can modify it as needed.
  
  
  
  Review Master Data:
  
  Check the vendor or customer master data to ensure that the correct payment term is assigned.
  Use transaction codes XK03 (for vendor) or FD03 (for customer) to view the master data.
  
  
  
  Check Transaction Data:
  
  Review the transaction where the error occurred to ensure that the payment term is entered correctly.
  Look for any typos or incorrect references.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about the configuration or the required fields for payment terms, refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP administrator.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  OBB8: Payment Terms Configuration
  XK03: Display Vendor Master Data
  FD03: Display Customer Master Data
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or updates related to payment terms.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to view and modify payment terms and master data.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the "06177 Payment term & not defined" error in SAP. If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team for further assistance.