How To Fix FH409 - Payment term & is invalid

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FH - General ledger module messages

• Message number: 409

• Message text: Payment term & is invalid

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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• 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 that the payment term specified in the transaction is valid. You can do this by navigating to the payment terms configuration in SAP:
  
  Use transaction code OBB8 to view and manage payment terms.
  Ensure that the payment term exists and is correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Activate Payment Term: If the payment term is inactive, you may need to activate it. This can also be done in transaction code OBB8.
  
  
  Assign Payment Term: Ensure that the payment term is assigned to the relevant customer or vendor master data:
  
  Use transaction codes XD02 (for customers) or MK02 (for vendors) to check and update the master data.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration: Check the configuration settings for the payment terms in the financial settings. Ensure that the payment term is assigned to the correct company code and is applicable for the relevant transaction types.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: If you are unsure about the payment terms or their configurations, refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP administrator or functional consultant.
  
  
  Error Logs: Check the error logs for additional details that may provide more context about why the payment term is considered invalid.
  
  
  Related Information
  
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  OBB8: Payment Terms Configuration
  XD02: Change Customer Master Data
  MK02: Change Vendor Master Data
  FB60: Enter Incoming Invoice
  F-28: Post Incoming Payments
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to payment terms and error FH409 in the SAP Support Portal for any known issues or patches.
  
  
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view and modify payment terms and master data.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the FH409 error and implement the appropriate solution. If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team for further assistance.