How To Fix FARP_CONF_TOLERANCE001 - Use payment terms from the invoice or specify payment terms to be used

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FARP_CONF_TOLERANCE - ApAR Configuration Tolerances

• Message number: 001

• Message text: Use payment terms from the invoice or specify payment terms to be used

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FARP_CONF_TOLERANCE001 - Use payment terms from the invoice or specify payment terms to be used ?

  The SAP error message FARP_CONF_TOLERANCE001 typically occurs in the context of financial transactions, particularly when dealing with payment terms in accounts payable or receivable. This error indicates that the system is unable to determine the appropriate payment terms for a transaction, which can lead to issues in processing invoices or payments.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Payment Terms: The invoice does not have any payment terms specified, or the payment terms are not correctly configured in the system.
  Configuration Issues: The payment terms may not be set up correctly in the system, or there may be inconsistencies in the configuration.
  Document Type Settings: The document type used for the invoice may not allow for the specification of payment terms.
  Master Data Issues: The vendor or customer master data may not have the necessary payment terms assigned.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Invoice Payment Terms:
  
  Open the invoice in question and verify if payment terms are specified. If not, you can either enter the payment terms directly on the invoice or ensure that the system uses the default payment terms.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for payment terms in SAP (Transaction code: OBB8) and ensure that the payment terms are correctly defined and active.
  Check if the payment terms are assigned to the relevant company code and are valid for the transaction type.
  
  
  
  Document Type Settings:
  
  Verify the settings for the document type used in the transaction (Transaction code: OBA7). Ensure that it allows for the specification of payment terms.
  
  
  
  Vendor/Customer Master Data:
  
  Check the vendor or customer master data (Transaction codes: XK03 for vendors, XD03 for customers) to ensure that the payment terms are correctly assigned. If they are missing, you can update the master data accordingly.
  
  
  
  Use Default Payment Terms:
  
  If applicable, you can set the system to use default payment terms for the invoice if specific terms are not provided.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  OBB8: Payment Terms Configuration
  OBA7: Document Type Configuration
  XK03: Display Vendor Master Data
  XD03: Display Customer Master Data
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to payment terms and the error message.
  
  
  User Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to payment terms and master data.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message FARP_CONF_TOLERANCE001 and ensure that payment terms are correctly applied to your invoices.