How To Fix EB088 - Term of payment &1 is inconsistent/not planned

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EB - IS-U invoicing

• Message number: 088

• Message text: Term of payment &1 is inconsistent/not planned

What causes this issue?

The <DS:DE.ZTERM>terms of payment</> "&v1&" used in the
<DS:DE.KONDZAHL>payment condition</> "&v2&" is inconsistently
maintained or not planned for use in IS-U.

System Response

Processing is not possible.

How to fix this error?

Check the entered term of payment. Pay attention to the following:
Specification of days (day limits) must be in ascending order and must
cover the entire month.
In combination with the day specification "0", no additional entries
for terms of payment may be made (with specification of day not "0")
because "0" is interpreted as the last day of the month.
For entry of several day limits, the entry for day limit "31" must be
maintained.
A suggestion for the type of date (baseline date) must be made.
Recommendation: document date or entry date. Only one type of date may
be used for each term of payment if several day limits are maintained.
Only terms of payment with one-level cash discount specification may be
used in IS-U.
The terms of payment with cash discount specification must ensure that
the resulting due date for net payment does not come before the cash
discount deadline.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EB088 - Term of payment &1 is inconsistent/not planned ?

  The SAP error message EB088, which states "Term of payment &1 is inconsistent/not planned," typically occurs in the context of financial transactions, particularly when dealing with invoices, payments, or vendor/customer master data. This error indicates that the specified term of payment is either not defined correctly in the system or is not applicable for the transaction being processed.
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect Term of Payment: The term of payment specified in the transaction may not exist in the system or may have been incorrectly entered.
  Master Data Issues: The vendor or customer master data may not have a valid term of payment assigned.
  Configuration Issues: The term of payment may not be properly configured in the system, or it may not be assigned to the relevant company code or purchasing organization.
  Transaction Type: The transaction type being processed may not support the specified term of payment.
  Inconsistent Data: There may be inconsistencies in the data between the invoice and the master data.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Term of Payment: Verify that the term of payment specified in the transaction exists in the system. You can do this by navigating to the relevant configuration settings in SAP (Transaction code: OBBP for payment terms).
  Review Master Data: Check the vendor or customer master data to ensure that a valid term of payment is assigned. You can do this using transaction codes like XK03 (for vendors) or FD03 (for customers).
  Configuration Review: Ensure that the term of payment is correctly configured in the system. This includes checking if it is assigned to the correct company code and if it is active.
  Transaction Type Compatibility: Ensure that the term of payment is compatible with the type of transaction you are processing. Some terms may only be applicable to specific transaction types.
  Data Consistency Check: Review the data for any inconsistencies between the invoice and the master data. Make sure that all relevant fields are correctly filled out.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  OBBP: Define Terms of Payment
  XK03: Display Vendor
  FD03: Display Customer
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation for terms of payment and their configuration to ensure compliance with business processes.
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant who specializes in financial modules.