How To Fix 8B187 - Payment terms are not valid

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 8B - Localization (Brazil)

• Message number: 187

• Message text: Payment terms are not valid

What causes this issue?

The entered payment terms could not be found in the table.

System Response

It is not possible to continue.

How to fix this error?

Please enter valid payment terms.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 8B187 - Payment terms are not valid ?

  The SAP error message 8B187 indicates that the payment terms specified in a transaction are not valid. This can occur in various contexts, such as during the creation of a sales order, invoice, or other financial documents. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information for this error:
  Cause
  
  Invalid Payment Terms: The payment terms entered may not exist in the system or may have been deactivated.
  Configuration Issues: The payment terms may not be properly configured in the system, or there may be inconsistencies in the configuration.
  Master Data Issues: The customer or vendor master data may not have valid payment terms assigned.
  Transaction Context: The payment terms may not be applicable for the specific transaction type or document type being processed.
  
  Solution
  
  
  Check Payment Terms:
  
  Go to the transaction code OBB8 (or navigate through the menu) to check the configuration of payment terms.
  Ensure that the payment terms you are trying to use are active and correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Verify Master Data:
  
  Check the customer or vendor master data (transaction codes XD03 for customers or VD03 for vendors) to ensure that valid payment terms are assigned.
  If necessary, update the master data to include valid payment terms.
  
  
  
  Review Transaction Details:
  
  Ensure that the payment terms are appropriate for the specific transaction you are processing. Some payment terms may only be valid for certain document types or customer groups.
  
  
  
  Consult with Configuration Team:
  
  If you suspect that the issue is related to configuration, consult with your SAP configuration team to review the payment terms setup and ensure that they are correctly defined.
  
  
  
  Error Logs:
  
  Check the error logs or system messages for additional details that may provide more context about why the payment terms are considered invalid.
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  OBB8: Configuration of payment terms.
  XD03/VD03: Display customer/vendor master data.
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on payment terms and their configuration.
  
  
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view and modify payment terms and master data.
  
  
  Testing: After making changes, test the transaction again to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it. If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team for further assistance.