How To Fix F5489 - The percentages in the payment terms are not descending

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: F5 - Document Editing

• Message number: 489

• Message text: The percentages in the payment terms are not descending

What causes this issue?

The percentages entered manually are not in descending order:
Percentage one is '&v1&'
Percentage two is '&v2&'

System Response

Inconsistent data cannot be processed.

How to fix this error?

Correct your entries online.
If the data is 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 F5489 - The percentages in the payment terms are not descending ?

  The SAP error message F5489 indicates that there is an issue with the payment terms defined in the system. Specifically, it means that the percentages specified in the payment terms are not in descending order. This is a requirement in SAP to ensure that the payment terms are logically structured.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when the payment terms are defined with percentages that do not decrease from one installment to the next. For example, if you have payment terms defined as follows:
  
  50% due at the first installment
  30% due at the second installment
  20% due at the third installment
  
  This is correct because the percentages are in descending order. However, if you have:
  
  30% due at the first installment
  50% due at the second installment
  20% due at the third installment
  
  This will trigger the error F5489 because the percentages are not in descending order.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to adjust the payment terms in the SAP system so that the percentages are in descending order. Here’s how you can do that:
  
  
  Access Payment Terms Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code OBB8 (or navigate through the menu: Financial Accounting > Accounts Receivable > Master Data > Payment Terms).
  
  
  
  Edit Payment Terms:
  
  Find the payment terms that are causing the error.
  Ensure that the percentages are listed in descending order. Adjust them as necessary.
  
  
  
  Save Changes:
  
  After making the necessary adjustments, save the changes.
  
  
  
  Test the Changes:
  
  Try to process the transaction again that was previously causing the error to ensure that the issue has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Payment Terms Structure: Payment terms can include multiple installments, and each installment can have a specific percentage of the total amount due.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files for more detailed information on configuring payment terms.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to make changes to payment terms in the SAP system.
  Consulting SAP Notes: If the issue persists or if you encounter additional errors, consider checking SAP Notes for any related issues or patches that may address the problem.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the F5489 error and ensure that your payment terms are correctly configured in SAP.