How To Fix F5666 - Payment terms are inconsistent

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: F5 - Document Editing

• Message number: 666

• Message text: Payment terms are inconsistent

What causes this issue?

Although one of the percentages is zero, the following date limits have
been specified:
Percentage one is '&v1&' - Date limit two is '&v2&' days
Percentage two is '&v3&' - Date limit three is '&v4&' Tage

System Response

Inconsistent data cannot be processed.

How to fix this error?

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message F5666 - Payment terms are inconsistent ?

  The SAP error message F5666, which states "Payment terms are inconsistent," typically occurs when there is a mismatch or inconsistency in the payment terms defined in the system for a particular transaction. This can happen in various scenarios, such as during invoice processing, vendor or customer master data maintenance, or when creating purchase orders.
  Causes of Error F5666
  
  
  Inconsistent Payment Terms: The payment terms defined in the vendor/customer master data do not match those in the transaction document (e.g., invoice, purchase order).
  
  
  Missing Payment Terms: The payment terms may not be defined for the vendor or customer in the master data.
  
  
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be issues with the configuration of payment terms in the SAP system, such as missing or incorrect settings in the payment terms table.
  
  
  Document Type Issues: The document type being used may not support the payment terms specified.
  
  
  Currency Issues: If the payment terms are defined in a different currency than the transaction, it may lead to inconsistencies.
  
  
  Solutions to Resolve Error F5666
  
  
  Check Master Data:
  
  Verify the payment terms in the vendor or customer master data. Ensure that they are correctly defined and consistent with the transaction.
  You can check this in the vendor/customer master record (transaction codes: XK03 for vendors, FD03 for customers).
  
  
  
  Review Transaction Document:
  
  Check the transaction document (e.g., invoice, purchase order) for the payment terms. Ensure that they are correctly entered and match the master data.
  
  
  
  Configuration Check:
  
  Review the configuration of payment terms in the SAP system. Ensure that the payment terms are correctly set up in the configuration settings (transaction code: OBB8).
  
  
  
  Document Type Validation:
  
  Ensure that the document type being used allows for the specified payment terms. You may need to check the settings for the document type in the configuration.
  
  
  
  Currency Consistency:
  
  Ensure that the currency used in the payment terms matches the currency of the transaction. If there is a mismatch, correct it.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error. SAP Notes can provide additional insights or patches that may resolve the issue.
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  XK03: Display Vendor Master
  FD03: Display Customer Master
  OBB8: Payment Terms Configuration
  ME23N: Display Purchase Order
  FB03: Display Document
  
  
  
  SAP Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on payment terms and their configuration.
  
  
  User Roles: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to view and edit master data and transaction documents.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the F5666 error in SAP. If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team for further assistance.