How To Fix FI_E085 - (Special) payment term error with PO line item no. &1 (see long text)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 085

• Message text: (Special) payment term error with PO line item no. &1 (see long text)

What causes this issue?

Payment term &V3& in P.O. document does not match payment term &V2& for
material in line item &V1&.

How to fix this error?

Check whether the material group-payment term mapping is correct in the
following transaction and correct if necessary:

<DS:TRAN.OFNM>Maintain material group-payment term relationship</>
ENDIF

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FI_E085 - (Special) payment term error with PO line item no. &1 (see long text) ?

  The SAP error message FI_E085 typically indicates an issue with the payment terms associated with a purchase order (PO) line item. This error can arise due to various reasons, such as incorrect configuration of payment terms, inconsistencies between the payment terms in the PO and the vendor master data, or issues with the invoice processing.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Payment Terms: The payment terms specified in the purchase order may not be valid or may not match the vendor's payment terms.
  Vendor Master Data: The payment terms in the vendor master record may not be set up correctly or may not align with the terms in the PO.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the financial settings related to payment terms.
  Missing Payment Terms: The payment terms may not be defined for the specific transaction or document type.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Payment Terms in PO: Review the payment terms specified in the purchase order. Ensure they are valid and correctly entered.
  Review Vendor Master Data: Go to the vendor master record and check the payment terms assigned to the vendor. Make sure they are appropriate and consistent with the PO.
  Configuration Review: If you have access, check the configuration settings for payment terms in the SAP system. Ensure that the payment terms are correctly defined and active.
  Update Payment Terms: If necessary, update the payment terms in either the PO or the vendor master record to ensure they match.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to the long text of the error message for additional details that may provide specific guidance on the issue.
  Contact Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP documentation for further assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like ME23N (Display Purchase Order) to view the PO details and XK03 (Display Vendor) to check vendor information.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues related to payment terms and this specific error message.
  User Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to the PO or vendor master data.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the FI_E085 error message in SAP.