How To Fix FI_E078 - Different grace days disallowed. See long text

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FI_E - Message Class for FM English Developers

• Message number: 078

• Message text: Different grace days disallowed. See long text

What causes this issue?

For each paying company code, the number of negative grace days for
each payment method needs to be the same. One or more of your paying
company codes does not have the same number of negative grace days for
every payment method that you have maintained in the negative grace
days table.

System Response

No vendor invoices can be cleared by this paying company code.

How to fix this error?

Check or correct entries in the negative grace table in this
transaction:

<DS:TRAN.OFNG>Maintain negative grace days</>
ENDIF

Procedure for System Administrators

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FI_E078 - Different grace days disallowed. See long text ?

  The SAP error message FI_E078, which states "Different grace days disallowed," typically occurs in the context of financial transactions, particularly when dealing with payment terms or conditions that involve grace days. This error indicates that there is a mismatch in the grace days defined for different components of a transaction, such as invoices or payment terms.
  Cause:
  
  Inconsistent Grace Days: The most common cause of this error is that the grace days defined in the payment terms for different line items or documents do not match. For example, if one line item has a grace period of 5 days and another has 10 days, the system will throw this error.
  Configuration Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the configuration settings for payment terms in the SAP system.
  Document Type Settings: Different document types may have different settings for grace days, leading to conflicts when processing transactions.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Payment Terms: Review the payment terms assigned to the relevant documents. Ensure that all line items have consistent grace days. You can do this by navigating to the payment terms configuration in the SAP system.
  Adjust Grace Days: If you find discrepancies, adjust the grace days for the affected line items to ensure they are uniform across the transaction.
  Configuration Review: If the issue persists, review the configuration settings for payment terms in the SAP system. This may involve checking the settings in the Financial Accounting (FI) module.
  Document Type Settings: Ensure that the document types involved in the transaction have consistent settings regarding grace days.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to the SAP documentation or help files for more detailed information on payment terms and grace days.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like OBB8 (for payment terms) or SPRO (to access the configuration settings) to make necessary adjustments.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  Testing: After making changes, test the transaction again to ensure that the error has been resolved.
  
  If the problem continues after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant who specializes in the FI module for further assistance.