How To Fix FC256 - Assign exactly 100 percent for the term of payment &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FC - FI configuration error messages

• Message number: 256

• Message text: Assign exactly 100 percent for the term of payment &

What causes this issue?

You have assigned either more or less than 100 percent in the total for
the term of payment.

System Response

Error message, saving is not carried out.

How to fix this error?

Correct your percentage entries for the term of payment &V1& so that
exactly 100 percent results in the total.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FC256 - Assign exactly 100 percent for the term of payment & ?

  The SAP error message FC256, which states "Assign exactly 100 percent for the term of payment &," typically occurs in the context of payment terms configuration in SAP. This error indicates that the total percentage assigned to the payment terms does not equal 100%. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, solution, and related information:
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The payment terms may have been configured incorrectly in the system. Each payment term should have a total percentage that sums up to 100%.
  Multiple Installments: If the payment terms involve multiple installments, the sum of the percentages for each installment must equal 100%.
  Missing Entries: There may be missing entries or incorrect values in the payment terms setup.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Payment Terms Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code OBB8 (or navigate through the menu: Financial Accounting > Accounts Receivable > Master Data > Payment Terms).
  Review the payment terms that are causing the error. Ensure that the total percentage assigned to the payment terms equals 100%.
  
  
  
  Adjust Percentages:
  
  If you find that the percentages do not add up to 100%, adjust them accordingly. For example, if you have two installments of 60% and 40%, ensure they are set correctly to total 100%.
  
  
  
  Review Installment Payments:
  
  If the payment terms involve multiple installments, ensure that each installment is correctly defined and that their percentages sum to 100%.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary adjustments, test the payment terms in a transaction to ensure that the error no longer appears.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files for detailed information on configuring payment terms.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as OBB8 (Payment Terms) and OBV2 (Define Payment Terms) for further configuration.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to payment terms in SAP.
  Consulting SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to payment terms configuration.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant who specializes in Financial Accounting (FI) to further investigate the problem.