How To Fix FI_E086 - PO document will now have a payment term &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 086

• Message text: PO document will now have a payment term &1

What causes this issue?

There is no term of payment in the purchase order (PO) document header

System Response

The system defaults the first special term of payment present in the
line items as the term of payment. This means the PO document will now
have a payment term of &V1&.

How to fix this error?

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

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FI_E086 - PO document will now have a payment term &1 ?

  The SAP error message FI_E086 indicates that a Purchase Order (PO) document is being created or modified, and it is associated with a payment term that is not valid or not set up correctly in the system. The message typically states that the PO document will now have a payment term that is specified by the placeholder &1, which represents the actual payment term code.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Payment Term: The payment term specified in the PO is not valid or does not exist in the system.
  Configuration Issues: The payment terms may not be properly configured in the system, or there may be missing entries in the relevant tables.
  Master Data Issues: The vendor master data may not have the correct payment terms assigned, or the payment terms may not be applicable for the specific vendor or purchasing organization.
  Document Type Restrictions: Certain document types may have restrictions on the payment terms that can be used.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Payment Terms: Verify that the payment term specified in the PO exists in the system. You can do this by navigating to the payment terms configuration in the SAP system (Transaction code OBB8).
  Review Vendor Master Data: Check the vendor master data to ensure that the correct payment terms are assigned. You can do this using Transaction code XK03 (Display Vendor).
  Configuration Review: Ensure that the payment terms are correctly configured in the system. This includes checking the settings for the payment terms in the configuration menu (Transaction code SPRO).
  Document Type Settings: Review the settings for the document type being used for the PO to ensure that it allows the specified payment terms.
  Consult with SAP Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  OBB8: Payment Terms Configuration
  XK03: Display Vendor
  ME21N: Create Purchase Order
  ME22N: Change Purchase Order
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to payment terms and POs.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to financial accounting and purchasing for more detailed information on payment terms and their configuration.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.