How To Fix FI_E111 - Negative net due days detected: net due days will be set to 0

FI_E111 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 111

• Message text: Negative net due days detected: net due days will be set to 0

What causes this issue?

The net due days adjustment in logistics invoice verification has
detected an adjusted net days figure which is a negative number. This
could have been caused because the terms of payment involved a small
number of net due days and the invoice was received a long time after
the goods were accepted.

System Response

Even though this invoice cannot theoretically be posted, the system
allows you to post it by setting the net due days to zero. This means
that the invoice is due immediately.

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.

FI_E111 - Details

• The SAP error message FI_E111 indicates that there is a problem with the net due days calculation in the financial module. Specifically, it states that negative net due days have been detected, which means that the system has calculated a due date that is earlier than the current date, resulting in a negative value for net due days. This situation can arise in various scenarios, such as when processing invoices, payments, or other financial transactions.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Payment Terms: The payment terms defined for the vendor or customer may be incorrect or not aligned with the transaction date.
  Date Mismatches: The invoice date or posting date may be set in the future or incorrectly entered, leading to a calculation that results in negative net due days.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration of the financial settings, such as the payment terms or the calculation of due dates.
  Manual Entry Errors: Users may