How To Fix F5488 - The date limits in the payment terms are not ascending

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: F5 - Document Editing

• Message number: 488

• Message text: The date limits in the payment terms are not ascending

What causes this issue?

The date limits entered manually are not in ascending order:
Date limit one is '&v1&' days
Date limit two is '&v2&' days
Date limit three is '&v3&' days

System Response

Inconsistent data cannot be processed.

How to fix this error?

Correct your entries online.
If this data is automatically passed on to financial accounting, its
consistency must be guaranteed by the calling application.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message F5488 - The date limits in the payment terms are not ascending ?

  The SAP error message F5488, which states "The date limits in the payment terms are not ascending," typically occurs when there is an inconsistency in the payment terms configuration. This error indicates that the date limits defined for the payment terms are not in the correct ascending order, which is necessary for SAP to process the payment terms correctly.
  Cause:
  The error is usually caused by one of the following issues:
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The payment terms have been configured with date limits that do not follow a logical sequence. For example, if you have defined multiple date limits, the start date of one limit may be later than the start date of another limit.
  Data Entry Errors: During the creation or modification of payment terms, incorrect dates may have been entered, leading to non-ascending order.
  Custom Logic: If there are custom enhancements or modifications in the payment terms logic, they may inadvertently cause this issue.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Payment Terms Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code OBB8 (or navigate through the menu: Financial Accounting > Accounts Receivable > Master Data > Payment Terms).
  Locate the payment terms that are causing the issue.
  Review the date limits defined for these payment terms to ensure they are in ascending order.
  
  
  
  Correct Date Limits:
  
  If you find that the date limits are not in ascending order, adjust them accordingly. Ensure that each subsequent date limit starts after the previous one ends.
  
  
  
  Test Changes:
  
  After making the necessary adjustments, save the changes and test the payment terms in a transaction to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about the correct configuration, refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP functional consultant for guidance on setting up payment terms correctly.
  
  
  
  Check for Custom Code:
  
  If there are any custom developments related to payment terms, review the code to ensure it does not interfere with the standard logic.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  OBB8: To maintain payment terms.
  FB60: To test the payment terms in a vendor invoice.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address known issues or provide additional guidance on configuring payment terms.
  
  
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to payment terms in the system.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the F5488 error and ensure that your payment terms are configured correctly.