How To Fix FI_E147 - Negative net due days of &1 detected. Change baseline date manually to &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 147

• Message text: Negative net due days of &1 detected. Change baseline date manually to &2

What causes this issue?

You have the Prompt Payment Act function active for your company code.
The required information on the invoice was missing and the invoice was
returned past the reasonable period. Reducing the number of days
allowed for payment resulted in 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 returned a long time after it was received.

System Response

This invoice cannot be posted.

How to fix this error?

Change the baseline date manually to &2. This date adjusts for the
improper invoice days of &1.

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_E147 - Negative net due days of &1 detected. Change baseline date manually to &2 ?

  The SAP error message FI_E147, which states "Negative net due days of &1 detected. Change baseline date manually to &2," typically occurs in the context of financial transactions, particularly when dealing with payment terms and due dates in accounts payable or accounts receivable.
  Cause:
  This error arises when the system calculates the net due days for a payment and finds that the result is negative. This can happen due to several reasons, including:
  
  Incorrect Baseline Date: The baseline date used for calculating the due date may be set incorrectly, leading to a situation where the due date is earlier than the current date.
  Payment Terms Configuration: The payment terms defined in the system may not align with the transaction dates, resulting in negative due days.
  Data Entry Errors: Manual entry errors in the invoice or payment document can lead to incorrect dates being used in calculations.
  Changes in Payment Terms: If payment terms were changed after the document was created, it could lead to inconsistencies in due date calculations.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check the Baseline Date: Review the baseline date used in the transaction. Ensure that it is set correctly and reflects the intended date for payment processing.
  
  
  Review Payment Terms: Verify the payment terms associated with the transaction. Ensure they are configured correctly and are appropriate for the transaction date.
  
  
  Adjust the Document: If necessary, manually change the baseline date to the suggested date (&2) provided in the error message. This can often be done directly in the transaction screen where the error occurred.
  
  
  Consult with Finance Team: If you are unsure about the correct baseline date or payment terms, consult with your finance or accounting team to ensure compliance with company policies.
  
  
  Check for System Updates: Ensure that your SAP system is up to date, as sometimes bugs or issues in earlier versions can lead to unexpected behavior.
  
  
  Test in a Sandbox Environment: If you are making changes to configurations or payment terms, consider testing these changes in a sandbox environment before applying them to the production system.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like FB60 (Enter Incoming Invoice) or FBL1N (Vendor Line Item Display) to review and adjust the relevant documents.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation for detailed information on payment terms and baseline date settings.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.