How To Fix FI_E138 - Material group &1 cannot be used for Fast Pay. See details

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 138

• Message text: Material group &1 cannot be used for Fast Pay. See details

What causes this issue?

You are trying to maintain a material group for Fast Pay.

System Response

The system does not allow you to save this information. This is because
the material group &V1& that you are trying to maintain is a special
material group per your Prompt Payment Act (PPA) customizing.

How to fix this error?

Do one of the following:
Check your customizing for material group - payment term association
for the PPA. If material group &V1& was entered by mistake, you can
delete it.
Choose another material group in this current transaction

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.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FI_E138 - Material group &1 cannot be used for Fast Pay. See details ?

  The SAP error message FI_E138 indicates that a specific material group cannot be used for Fast Pay transactions. This error typically arises in the context of financial transactions where certain material groups are restricted from being processed in a fast payment scenario.
  Cause:
  
  Material Group Configuration: The material group associated with the transaction may not be configured to allow fast payments. This could be due to settings in the material master or in the configuration of the financial module.
  Transaction Type Restrictions: Certain transaction types may have restrictions on which material groups can be processed for fast payments.
  Missing Master Data: The material group may not have the necessary master data or settings that enable it for fast payment processing.
  Business Rules: There may be specific business rules or policies in place that restrict the use of certain material groups for fast payment.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Group Configuration:
  
  Go to the material master data and check the configuration of the material group in question. Ensure that it is set up to allow fast payments.
  You can access the material master using transaction code MM02 or MM03 to view the details.
  
  
  
  Review Transaction Settings:
  
  Check the settings for the transaction type you are trying to process. Ensure that it allows the use of the specified material group for fast payments.
  
  
  
  Consult with Configuration Team:
  
  If you do not have access to change the configuration, consult with your SAP configuration team or the person responsible for maintaining the material master data. They can help adjust the settings as needed.
  
  
  
  Check for Missing Data:
  
  Ensure that all necessary data related to the material group is complete and correctly maintained in the system.
  
  
  
  Review Business Rules:
  
  If there are specific business rules that restrict the use of certain material groups, review these rules with your finance or compliance team to understand the rationale and see if exceptions can be made.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as MM01 (Create Material), MM02 (Change Material), and MM03 (Display Material) for managing material master data.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or updates related to this error message. SAP Notes can provide additional insights or patches that may resolve the issue.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to Fast Pay processes and material group configurations to understand the requirements and restrictions better.
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, it may be beneficial to engage SAP support for further assistance.