How To Fix EDI_SD048 - Terms of payment key cannot be determined

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EDI_SD - Messages for EDI SD Integration

• Message number: 048

• Message text: Terms of payment key cannot be determined

What causes this issue?

You received this message because the inbound message contains neither
of the following:
terms of payment key
details in the terms of payment

System Response

The system stops processing the EDI message.

How to fix this error?

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EDI_SD048 - Terms of payment key cannot be determined ?

  The SAP error message EDI_SD048, which states "Terms of payment key cannot be determined," typically occurs in the context of sales and distribution (SD) processes when the system is unable to find a valid terms of payment key for a sales document. This can happen for various reasons, and understanding the cause is essential for resolving the issue.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Configuration: The terms of payment may not be configured correctly in the system. This could be due to missing entries in the relevant customizing tables.
  Customer Master Data: The customer master record may not have a terms of payment key assigned, or it may be incorrectly set up.
  Sales Document Type: The sales document type being used may not be linked to the appropriate terms of payment in the configuration.
  Condition Records: There may be missing condition records that define the terms of payment for the specific customer or sales area.
  Sales Area: The sales area (combination of sales organization, distribution channel, and division) may not have the necessary settings for terms of payment.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Customer Master Data:
  
  Go to the customer master record (transaction code XD03 for general data or VD03 for sales area data) and verify that the terms of payment field is filled in correctly.
  
  
  
  Review Sales Document Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration for the sales document type in the SPRO transaction (path: Sales and Distribution > Sales > Sales Document > Define Sales Document Types) to ensure it is linked to the correct terms of payment.
  
  
  
  Verify Terms of Payment Configuration:
  
  In SPRO, navigate to Sales and Distribution > Billing > Payment Terms > Define Terms of Payment. Ensure that the terms of payment you are trying to use are defined and active.
  
  
  
  Check Condition Records:
  
  Use transaction code VK11 to check if there are condition records for the terms of payment for the specific customer and sales area. If not, create the necessary records.
  
  
  
  Sales Area Settings:
  
  Ensure that the sales area is correctly set up in the customer master and that it has the necessary terms of payment assigned.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If the issue persists, consider debugging the sales order creation process to identify where the determination of the terms of payment is failing.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  XD03 / VD03: Display Customer Master
  VK11: Create Condition Records
  SPRO: Customizing Implementation Guide
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on configuring terms of payment and related settings.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues or bugs related to this error message.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the EDI_SD048 error message in SAP.