How To Fix COM_PMNTTRMS_MD105 - Enter percentage rates in descending order

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: COM_PMNTTRMS_MD - Messages for Terms of Payment

• Message number: 105

• Message text: Enter percentage rates in descending order

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message COM_PMNTTRMS_MD105 - Enter percentage rates in descending order ?

  The SAP error message COM_PMNTTRMS_MD105 indicates that the percentage rates in a payment terms configuration are not entered in descending order. This error typically occurs when you are trying to define payment terms in the SAP system, and the system expects the percentage rates to be listed from the highest to the lowest.
  Cause:
  The error arises when the payment terms are defined with percentage rates that do not follow the required descending order. For example, if you have the following rates:
  
  10%
  5%
  15%
  
  This would trigger the error because 15% is higher than 10% and 5%, and they are not in descending order.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to ensure that all percentage rates in the payment terms are entered in descending order. Here’s how you can do that:
  
  
  Access Payment Terms Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code OBB8 (or navigate through the menu: Financial Accounting > Accounts Receivable > Master Data > Payment Terms).
  
  
  
  Edit Payment Terms:
  
  Find the payment terms that are causing the error.
  Check the percentage rates that you have entered.
  
  
  
  Rearrange the Rates:
  
  Adjust the rates so that they are in descending order. For example, if you have rates of 15%, 10%, and 5%, ensure they are listed as:
  
  15%
  10%
  5%
  
  
  
  
  
  Save Changes:
  
  After making the necessary adjustments, save the changes.
  
  
  
  Test the Configuration:
  
  Try to use the payment terms again in the relevant transaction to ensure that the error no longer appears.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Payment Terms: These are used in SAP to define the conditions under which payments are to be made. They can include various terms such as discounts for early payment, net payment terms, etc.
  Configuration Path: The configuration of payment terms can be found under the Financial Accounting module in SAP.
  Documentation: Always refer to the SAP Help Portal or your organization's SAP documentation for specific guidelines and best practices related to payment terms configuration.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the COM_PMNTTRMS_MD105 error and ensure that your payment terms are correctly configured in SAP.