How To Fix F5A280 - Average due date for cash discount: Tolerance days will not be considered

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: F5A - Document Editing

• Message number: 280

• Message text: Average due date for cash discount: Tolerance days will not be considered

What causes this issue?

Items were selected from different accounts that have different
tolerance days in the business partner tolerance group (T043G-TOLER).

System Response

When determining days in arrears according to the average due date for
cash discount, the tolerance days defined in the tolerance group are
only taken into account if the accounts involved in clearing have the
same number of days.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message F5A280 - Average due date for cash discount: Tolerance days will not be considered ?

  The SAP error message F5A280, which states "Average due date for cash discount: Tolerance days will not be considered," typically occurs in the context of financial transactions, particularly when dealing with cash discounts and payment terms in SAP.
  Cause:
  This error message is triggered when the system calculates the average due date for a cash discount but finds that the tolerance days defined in the payment terms are not being considered. This can happen due to several reasons:
  
  
  Payment Terms Configuration: The payment terms may not be set up correctly in the system. Specifically, the tolerance days might not be defined or activated in the payment terms configuration.
  
  
  Document Date: The document date or posting date may not align with the expected dates for cash discount calculations.
  
  
  Cash Discount Settings: The cash discount settings in the vendor or customer master data may not be configured to allow for tolerance days.
  
  
  Transaction Type: The type of transaction being processed may not support the use of tolerance days for cash discounts.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Payment Terms:
  
  Go to the configuration of payment terms in SAP (Transaction code: OBB8).
  Ensure that the tolerance days are correctly defined for the relevant payment terms.
  
  
  
  Review Vendor/Customer Master Data:
  
  Check the vendor or customer master data (Transaction code: XK02 for vendors, XD02 for customers).
  Ensure that the cash discount settings are correctly configured and that the payment terms are assigned properly.
  
  
  
  Adjust Document Dates:
  
  Verify the document date and ensure it is set correctly. If the document date is outside the expected range for cash discount calculations, it may lead to this error.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources for specific details on how cash discounts and tolerance days are handled in your version of SAP.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, perform a test transaction to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Consult with SAP Support:
  
  If the issue continues, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as OBB8 (Payment Terms), XK02 (Change Vendor), and XD02 (Change Customer).
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to cash discounts and payment terms that may provide additional insights or fixes.
  User Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.