How To Fix EK026 - Term of payment &1 is inconsistent/not planned

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EK - IS-U Accounts Receivable and Payable

• Message number: 026

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

What causes this issue?

Term of payment &v1&, used in <DS:DE.KONDZAHL>payment condition</> &v2&
has been maintained inconsistently, or is not supposed to be used in a
utility company.

System Response

Processing cannot be executed.

How to fix this error?

Check the terms of payment.
Note the following:
The date entries (date limits) must be in ascending order and cover the
whole month.
If the date entry is 0, no further entries are allowed for the term of
payment (with date entry not 0), since the date limit is interpreted as
the last date in the month.
If you enter several date limits, you must maintain an entry for date
limit 31.
A proposal for the date type (base date) must be entered.
Recommendation: Document date or entry date. If you maintain several
date limits, you can only use one date type for each term of payment.
Only terms of payments with single-level cash discount entry can be used
in utility companies.
Terms of payment with cash discount entries must guarantee that the
resulting due date for net payment does not come before the cash
discount deadline.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EK026 - Term of payment &1 is inconsistent/not planned ?

  The SAP error message EK026, which states "Term of payment &1 is inconsistent/not planned," typically occurs in the context of purchasing documents, such as purchase orders or contracts. This error indicates that the payment terms specified in the document are either not defined correctly or do not match the expected configuration in the system.
  Causes of EK026 Error
  
  Missing Payment Terms: The payment terms specified in the purchasing document may not be defined in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The payment terms may not be properly configured in the vendor master data or in the purchasing organization settings.
  Inconsistent Data: There may be inconsistencies between the payment terms in the vendor master and the terms specified in the purchasing document.
  Document Type Restrictions: Certain document types may not allow specific payment terms.
  Vendor-Specific Settings: The vendor may have specific payment terms that do not align with the terms used in the purchase order.
  
  Solutions to EK026 Error
  
  
  Check Payment Terms:
  
  Go to the vendor master data (transaction code XK03 for general data or MK03 for purchasing data) and verify that the payment terms are correctly defined.
  Ensure that the payment terms you are trying to use are valid and exist in the system.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration of payment terms in the SAP system (transaction code OBB8 for payment terms configuration).
  Ensure that the payment terms are correctly assigned to the relevant company codes and purchasing organizations.
  
  
  
  Update Purchasing Document:
  
  If the payment terms are incorrect in the purchasing document, you can change them directly in the document (transaction code ME22N for purchase orders).
  Make sure to save the changes after updating the payment terms.
  
  
  
  Consult with Finance Team:
  
  If you are unsure about the correct payment terms to use, consult with your finance or accounting team to ensure compliance with company policies.
  
  
  
  Check Document Type Settings:
  
  Verify if the document type you are using allows the specified payment terms. This can be checked in the configuration settings for purchasing documents.
  
  
  
  Vendor-Specific Payment Terms:
  
  If the vendor has specific payment terms, ensure that these are reflected in the purchasing document.
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  XK03: Display Vendor Master
  MK03: Display Purchasing Data for Vendor
  ME22N: Change Purchase Order
  OBB8: Configure Payment Terms
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to payment terms and the EK026 error.
  
  
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation or help files related to payment terms and vendor master data for further insights.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the EK026 error and implement the necessary solutions to resolve it.