How To Fix EDI_SD046 - The system used terms of payment key &1 despite of discrepancies.

EDI_SD046 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EDI_SD - Messages for EDI SD Integration

• Message number: 046

• Message text: The system used terms of payment key &1 despite of discrepancies.

What causes this issue?

You received this warning message due to the following:
Inbound message contains a terms of payment key that exists in the
database, but the details do not match.
You have set the system to allow discrepancies in the terms of payment.

System Response

The system continues processing the EDI message with the terms of
payment key &V1&.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EDI_SD046 - The system used terms of payment key &1 despite of discrepancies. ?

  The SAP error message EDI_SD046 indicates that there is a discrepancy between the terms of payment key that the system is trying to use and the expected terms of payment for a particular transaction. This error typically arises in the context of Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) processes, particularly in sales and distribution (SD) modules.
  
  Cause:
  
  Mismatch in Terms of Payment: The terms of payment key specified in the sales order or invoice does not match the terms of payment defined in the customer master data or the pricing conditions.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the payment terms settings in the SAP system.
  Data Entry Errors: Incorrect data entry during the creation of sales orders or invoices can lead to discrepancies.
  Changes in Customer Master Data: If the terms of payment for a customer have been changed after the order was created, it may lead to this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Customer Master Data: Verify the