How To Fix FH409 - Payment term & is invalid


FH409 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: FH - General ledger module messages

  • Message number: 409

  • Message text: Payment term & is invalid

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  • What causes this issue?

    The payment terms are either not defined at all or simply not defined
    for the account type in question.

    System Response

    The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

    How to fix this error?

    Maintain the payment terms in the Accounting Configuration menu.
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    Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.


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  • What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FH409 - Payment term & is invalid ?
    The SAP error message FH409, which states "Payment term & is invalid," typically occurs when there is an issue with the payment term specified in a transaction. This error can arise in various contexts, such as during invoice processing, payment processing, or when creating sales orders.
    Causes of FH409 Error
    
    Invalid Payment Term: The payment term specified does not exist in the system or is not defined correctly.
    Inactive Payment Term: The payment term may exist but is marked as inactive or not available for the specific transaction type.
    
    Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the financial settings or the payment terms may not be assigned to the relevant company code or customer/vendor master data. Missing Master Data: The payment term may not be assigned to the customer or vendor master data. Transaction Type Restrictions: Certain payment terms may be restricted for specific transaction types or document types. Solutions to FH409 Error Check Payment Term: Verify

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