How To Fix F5811 - Term & from master record is incorrect

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: F5 - Document Editing

• Message number: 811

• Message text: Term & from master record is incorrect

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message F5811 - Term & from master record is incorrect ?

  The SAP error message F5811, which states "Term & from master record is incorrect," typically occurs in the context of financial transactions, particularly when dealing with payment terms in accounts payable or accounts receivable. This error indicates that the payment terms specified in the transaction do not match the payment terms defined in the master record (such as vendor or customer master data).
  Cause:
  
  Mismatch in Payment Terms: The payment terms entered in the transaction do not correspond to those defined in the vendor or customer master record.
  Incorrect Master Data: The master data for the vendor or customer may have been incorrectly set up or modified.
  Missing Payment Terms: The payment terms may not be defined in the master record at all.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of payment terms in the system.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Master Data:
  
  Go to the vendor or customer master record and verify the payment terms assigned.
  Use transaction codes like XK03 (for vendor) or FD03 (for customer) to display the master data and check the payment terms field.
  
  
  
  Update Payment Terms:
  
  If the payment terms in the transaction are correct, update the master record to reflect the correct payment terms.
  Conversely, if the master record is correct, ensure that the transaction is using the correct payment terms.
  
  
  
  Review Transaction Entry:
  
  Double-check the transaction entry to ensure that the correct payment terms are being used.
  If necessary, re-enter the transaction with the correct payment terms.
  
  
  
  Configuration Check:
  
  If the issue persists, check the configuration settings for payment terms in the SAP system. This can be done through transaction code OBB8 to review the payment terms configuration.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for any specific configurations or settings that may need to be adjusted.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  XK03: Display Vendor Master
  FD03: Display Customer Master
  OBB8: Maintain Payment Terms
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  User Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view and edit master data.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the F5811 error and ensure that the payment terms are correctly aligned between the transaction and the master record.