How To Fix 3L421 - Specify a discount amount or percentage for the debt

3L421 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 3L - HR: Messages for Mexico

• Message number: 421

• Message text: Specify a discount amount or percentage for the debt

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 3L421 - Specify a discount amount or percentage for the debt ?

  The SAP error message 3L421 indicates that a discount amount or percentage needs to be specified for a debt in the system. This error typically arises in the context of financial transactions, particularly when dealing with invoices, credit memos, or other financial documents where discounts are applicable.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Discount Information: The most common cause of this error is that the system expects a discount amount or percentage to be entered, but it has not been provided.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the SAP system that require discounts to be specified for certain types of transactions.
  Data Entry Errors: Users may inadvertently skip the discount fields or enter invalid data that the system cannot process.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Enter Discount Information: 
  
  Navigate to the relevant transaction (e.g., invoice entry, credit memo) and ensure that you fill in the discount amount or percentage fields as required.
  If you are unsure of the correct values, consult with your