How To Fix FI_E146 - You changed from a normal payment term &1 to an Accelerated Pay term &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 146

• Message text: You changed from a normal payment term &1 to an Accelerated Pay term &2

What causes this issue?

You changed your normal payment term &V1& to the Accelerated Pay payment
term &V2&. You may have done this because the total amount of your
invoice is less than the Accelerated Pay threshold.

System Response

Depending on what severity you assign to it in the BAdI provided, the
system will issue either a warning or an error. In the case of the
latter, this invoice cannot be posted.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FI_E146 - You changed from a normal payment term &1 to an Accelerated Pay term &2 ?

  The SAP error message FI_E146 indicates that there has been a change in the payment terms for a transaction, specifically from a normal payment term to an accelerated payment term. This can occur in various financial transactions, such as invoice processing or payment processing, and it typically arises when there is an inconsistency in the payment terms defined for a vendor or customer.
  Cause:
  
  Change in Payment Terms: The primary cause of this error is that the payment terms for a transaction have been altered from a standard (normal) payment term to an accelerated payment term. This can happen due to manual changes in the transaction or updates in the vendor/customer master data.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the SAP system that do not allow for such changes, or the system may have specific rules regarding the transition between payment terms.
  Data Entry Errors: Users may inadvertently select the wrong payment terms during data entry, leading to this error.
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Payment Terms: Check the payment terms assigned to the vendor or customer in the master data. Ensure that the correct payment terms are being used for the transaction.
  Revert Changes: If the change to an accelerated payment term was not intended, revert the payment term back to the original normal payment term.
  Consult Configuration: If the change is necessary, consult with your SAP configuration team to understand the implications of changing payment terms and whether any adjustments need to be made in the system settings.
  User Training: Provide training to users on how to correctly select and change payment terms to avoid unintentional errors in the future.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like FB60 (Enter Incoming Invoice) or F-53 (Post Outgoing Payments) to review and correct the payment terms.
  Master Data Maintenance: Check the vendor/customer master data using transaction codes like XK02 (Change Vendor) or FD02 (Change Customer) to ensure that the payment terms are set correctly.
  SAP Notes: Look for relevant SAP Notes or documentation that may provide additional insights or updates regarding this error message.
  Testing: After making changes, perform testing in a development or quality assurance environment to ensure that the issue is resolved before applying changes in the production environment.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to address the FI_E146 error and ensure that payment terms are correctly applied in your SAP system.