How To Fix FI_E116 - Invoice payment term error for earliest pay. See details

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 116

• Message text: Invoice payment term error for earliest pay. See details

What causes this issue?

You have the Prompt Payment Act feature active in your company code &V1&
.
For company code &V1& and vendor in this vendor invoice, you have chosen
the earliest pay option in the Customizing table for invoice line item
handling rules.
The maximum amount of &V3&&V4& for this combination of company code and
vendor is less than the amount of &V2&&V4& in the invoice document.

System Response

As per the rules you have set, the Prompt Payment Act feature does not
allow you to post this invoice.

How to fix this error?

You have two options:
Increase the amount in this entry to your desired figure:

<DS:TRAN.OFIV>Maintain invoice line item handling rules</>

Choose a different option for this key (either 'automatically split' or
'manually split'):

<DS:TRAN.OFIV>Maintain invoice line item handling rules</>

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_E116 - Invoice payment term error for earliest pay. See details ?

  The SAP error message FI_E116, which indicates an "Invoice payment term error for earliest pay," typically arises when there is an issue with the payment terms defined for an invoice. This error can occur in various scenarios, such as during invoice processing, payment processing, or when trying to post an invoice.
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect Payment Terms: The payment terms assigned to the invoice may not be valid or may not align with the vendor/customer settings.
  Missing Configuration: The payment terms may not be properly configured in the system, or there may be missing entries in the payment terms table.
  Date Issues: The earliest payment date calculated based on the payment terms may fall outside of acceptable parameters (e.g., before the invoice date).
  Vendor/Customer Master Data: The vendor or customer master data may have inconsistencies or missing information related to payment terms.
  Currency Issues: If the invoice currency does not match the payment terms currency, it may lead to this error.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Payment Terms: Review the payment terms assigned to the invoice. Ensure they are valid and correctly configured in the system.
  Review Vendor/Customer Master Data: Check the master data for the vendor or customer to ensure that the payment terms are correctly set up and consistent with the invoice.
  Adjust Invoice Dates: Ensure that the invoice date and the payment terms are aligned. If the earliest payment date is calculated incorrectly, consider adjusting the invoice date or payment terms.
  Configuration Review: If you have access to configuration settings, review the payment terms configuration in the SAP system to ensure that all necessary entries are present and correct.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific details on the payment terms configuration and any related settings that may affect the invoice processing.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like FB60 (Enter Incoming Invoice) or F-53 (Post Outgoing Payments) to replicate the issue and analyze the error.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance on resolving it.
  User Exits and BAdIs: If custom logic is implemented in your SAP system, check for any user exits or BAdIs that may affect payment term processing.
  
  If the issue persists after checking these areas, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant who specializes in the FI (Financial Accounting) module for further assistance.