How To Fix FC159 - Terms of payment must be copied from invoice (Joint venture)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FC - FI configuration error messages

• Message number: 159

• Message text: Terms of payment must be copied from invoice (Joint venture)

What causes this issue?

The "Joint Venture Accounting" component is set to active in the
company code affected. Joint Venture Accounting always requires the
terms of payment to be inherited from the invoice when forming residual
items.

System Response

Error message

How to fix this error?

Choose your setting so that the terms of payment are transferred from
the invoice.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FC159 - Terms of payment must be copied from invoice (Joint venture) ?

  The SAP error message FC159, which states "Terms of payment must be copied from invoice (Joint venture)," typically occurs in the context of joint venture accounting when there is an issue with the payment terms during the processing of an invoice. This error indicates that the system expects the payment terms to be derived from the invoice, but they are either missing or incorrectly configured.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Payment Terms: The invoice does not have any payment terms specified, which is required for processing.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for joint venture accounting may not be set up correctly, leading to issues in copying payment terms.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data between the invoice and the joint venture accounting entries.
  Document Type Issues: The document type used for the invoice may not be compatible with the joint venture settings.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Invoice Payment Terms:
  
  Open the invoice in question and verify that the payment terms are correctly specified.
  If they are missing, add the appropriate payment terms.
  
  
  
  Review Joint Venture Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the joint venture accounting settings are correctly configured in the system.
  Check the configuration for payment terms in the joint venture settings.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Perform a consistency check on the data related to the invoice and the joint venture entries.
  Ensure that all necessary fields are populated correctly.
  
  
  
  Document Type Verification:
  
  Verify that the document type used for the invoice is compatible with joint venture accounting.
  If necessary, change the document type or adjust the settings accordingly.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Check for any relevant SAP Notes or updates that may address this specific error message. SAP frequently releases updates that may resolve known issues.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the process again to ensure that the error does not reoccur.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes such as FB60 (Enter Incoming Invoice) or FB70 (Enter Outgoing Invoice) to review and edit invoices.
  SAP Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on joint venture accounting and payment terms.
  Support: If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the FC159 error and ensure that payment terms are correctly copied from the invoice in the context of joint venture accounting.