How To Fix 5E408 - Discounts carryforward not permited (Bulletin RED 2005/3)

5E408 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5E - Error messages for Spanish infotypes module pools

• Message number: 408

• Message text: Discounts carryforward not permited (Bulletin RED 2005/3)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5E408 - Discounts carryforward not permited (Bulletin RED 2005/3) ?

  The SAP error message 5E408, which states "Discounts carryforward not permitted (Bulletin RED 2005/3)," typically relates to issues with the handling of discounts in the context of pricing and billing in SAP systems. This error can occur in various scenarios, particularly when dealing with sales orders, billing documents, or pricing conditions.
  
  Cause:
  The error is often triggered by the following factors:
  
  
  Configuration Settings: The system may be configured in such a way that it does not allow the carryforward of discounts from one document to another. This is often a result of specific settings in the pricing procedure or discount conditions.
  
  
  Document Type Restrictions: Certain document types may have restrictions on how discounts are applied or carried forward, leading to this error when attempting to process a transaction that violates these rules.
  
  
  Legal or Compliance Requirements: The error may also stem from legal or compliance requirements that dictate how discounts should be handled in specific