How To Fix ARBERP_MAP167 - Net term days equal to payment term days; net term could not be mapped

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ARBERP_MAP - Message class for package ARBERP1_MAPPINGS_CMN

• Message number: 167

• Message text: Net term days equal to payment term days; net term could not be mapped

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ARBERP_MAP167 - Net term days equal to payment term days; net term could not be mapped ?

  The SAP error message ARBERP_MAP167 indicates that there is a conflict between the net term days and the payment term days in the configuration of your SAP system. Specifically, it means that the net term days are equal to the payment term days, which is not allowed in the mapping configuration.
  Cause:
  
  Configuration Issue: The payment terms and net terms are set up in such a way that they have the same number of days, which leads to ambiguity in the system.
  Data Entry Error: During the creation or modification of customer master data or invoice data, the net terms and payment terms may have been incorrectly entered or configured.
  Mapping Configuration: The mapping between payment terms and net terms in the system may not be correctly defined, leading to this error.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Review Payment Terms and Net Terms:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for payment terms and net terms in your SAP system.
  Check the definitions of the payment terms and net terms to ensure they are not set to the same value.
  
  
  
  Adjust Configuration:
  
  If you find that the net term days and payment term days are indeed the same, modify one of them to ensure they are different.
  For example, if the payment term is set to 30 days, you might set the net term to 28 days or 32 days.
  
  
  
  Check Customer Master Data:
  
  Review the customer master data to ensure that the payment terms and net terms are correctly assigned and do not conflict.
  You can do this by navigating to the customer master record and checking the relevant fields.
  
  
  
  Test Changes:
  
  After making the necessary adjustments, test the changes by creating a new invoice or transaction to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on configuring payment terms and net terms.
  
  
  
  Seek Help from SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after making adjustments, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like OBB8 (for payment terms) and OBB9 (for net terms) to access the configuration settings.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to make changes to the configuration settings in SAP.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the ARBERP_MAP167 error and ensure that your payment terms and net terms are correctly configured in SAP.