How To Fix F5739 - Payment term & not permitted where tax base = net amount

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: F5 - Document Editing

• Message number: 739

• Message text: Payment term & not permitted where tax base = net amount

What causes this issue?

Cash discount can be taken on installment items created according to
term of payment &V1&. This means that the net invoice value, which in
this case forms the tax base, is changed.
The calculated tax base amount is therefore wrong, and the document
cannot be posted.

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

System Response

Error message which prevents the document from being posted.

How to fix this error?

You can either enter a separate item for every installment or enter the
whole cash discount amount. However, the latter procedure is only
useful in situations where the same discount percentage rate applies to
all installments.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message F5739 - Payment term & not permitted where tax base = net amount ?

  The SAP error message F5739 ("Payment term & not permitted where tax base = net amount") typically occurs in the context of financial transactions, particularly when dealing with payment terms and tax calculations. This error indicates that the payment term being used is not compatible with the tax base being set to "net amount."
  Cause:
  
  Payment Terms Configuration: The payment term defined in the system may not be set up to allow for net amount calculations. This can happen if the payment term is configured to expect a gross amount instead.
  Tax Configuration: The tax settings in the system may not align with the payment terms. If the payment term is set to calculate tax based on the gross amount, but the transaction is set to use the net amount, this conflict can trigger the error.
  Document Type: The document type being used may have specific rules regarding payment terms and tax calculations that are not being met.
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Payment Terms: Check the configuration of the payment term in the SAP system. Ensure that it is set up to allow for net amount calculations. You can do this by navigating to the payment terms configuration in the SAP customizing (transaction code OBB8).
  Adjust Tax Settings: Review the tax settings associated with the payment term. Ensure that the tax base is correctly defined and that it aligns with the payment term being used.
  Change Payment Term: If the current payment term is not suitable for the transaction, consider changing it to one that is compatible with net amount calculations.
  Check Document Type: Ensure that the document type being used allows for the payment term and tax base configuration you are trying to apply. You may need to adjust the settings for the document type in the configuration.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for specific guidance on the configuration and implications of payment terms and tax settings.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like OBB8 (for payment terms) and OB40 (for tax configuration) to review and adjust settings.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance on configuration.
  Testing: After making changes, perform testing with sample transactions to ensure that the error no longer occurs and that the payment terms and tax calculations are functioning as expected.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message F5739 and ensure that your payment terms and tax calculations are correctly configured in SAP.