How To Fix FI_E139 - Default vendor payment term &2 was changed.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 139

• Message text: Default vendor payment term &2 was changed.

What causes this issue?

You are trying to post a vendor invoice that is relevant to the Prompt
Payment Act.
The vendor &V3& of this invoice has the Accelerated Pay payment term
&V2& as the default payment term in the vendor master. This default
Accelerated Pay payment term may have been changed when the purchase
order was created, or manually when the invoice receipt was created.
As a result, you currently have a different payment term, &V1&, as the
vendor payment term in the invoice.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FI_E139 - Default vendor payment term &2 was changed. ?

  The SAP error message FI_E139 "Default vendor payment term &2 was changed" typically occurs in the context of financial transactions, particularly when dealing with vendor master data and payment terms. This message indicates that the payment terms associated with a vendor have been modified, which can affect how payments are processed.
  Cause:
  
  Change in Vendor Master Data: The payment terms for a vendor have been changed in the vendor master record. This could be due to a manual update by a user or an automated process that modifies vendor data.
  Inconsistent Data: The system may detect that the payment terms set in a transaction do not match the updated terms in the vendor master data.
  Configuration Changes: Changes in the configuration settings related to payment terms or vendor management could also trigger this message.
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Vendor Master Data: Check the vendor master record to confirm the current payment terms. You can do this by navigating to the vendor master data transaction (e.g., XK03 for display).
  Update Payment Terms in Transactions: If the payment terms in the transaction do not match the vendor's current terms, you may need to update the transaction to reflect the correct payment terms.
  Consult Change Logs: If you are unsure why the payment terms were changed, consult the change logs for the vendor master data to see who made the changes and when.
  Revert Changes if Necessary: If the change was made in error, you may need to revert the payment terms back to the original settings.
  Check Configuration Settings: If the issue persists, review the configuration settings related to payment terms in the SAP system to ensure they are set up correctly.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as XK03 (Display Vendor), XK02 (Change Vendor), and FK03 (Display Vendor Accounting).
  User Authorizations: Ensure that users have the appropriate authorizations to make changes to vendor master data.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files for more detailed information on managing vendor master data and payment terms.
  Support: If the issue cannot be resolved internally, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to address the FI_E139 error message effectively.