How To Fix F5073 - Cash discount-relevant amount is zero; check entry

F5073 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: F5 - Document Editing

• Message number: 073

• Message text: Cash discount-relevant amount is zero; check entry

What causes this issue?

You have entered a cash discount for a line item for which the cash
discount base amount is zero.

System Response

You receive a warning. If you entered a cash discount percentage rate,
no cash discount is displayed because the base amount is zero.
However, this cash discount is taken into account if you explicitly
predefined a cash discount amount. The cash discount percentage rate
cannot be calculated in this case and, therefore, is not displayed.

How to fix this error?

Check your entry and make an adjustment if you entered a cash discount
by mistake.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

F5073 - Details

• The SAP error message F5073, which states "Cash discount-relevant amount is zero; check entry," typically occurs in the context of financial transactions where cash discounts are being applied. This error indicates that the system has detected that the amount eligible for a cash discount is zero, which means that the cash discount cannot be calculated or applied.
  Causes:
  
  Zero Amount: The most straightforward cause is that the invoice or payment amount is zero, which makes it impossible to apply any cash discount.
  Incorrect Configuration: The cash discount settings in the system may not be configured correctly, leading to issues in calculating the cash discount.
  Missing or Incorrect Data: There may be missing or incorrect data in the invoice or payment document that prevents the cash discount from being calculated.
  Document Type: The document type being used may not be set up to allow cash discounts.
  Payment Terms: The payment terms associated with the transaction may not