How To Fix FI_E161 - Fast Pay payment term and invoice line item handling conflict

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 161

• Message text: Fast Pay payment term and invoice line item handling conflict

What causes this issue?

You have the Prompt Payment Act function active for your company code.
The invoice vendor line has a Fast Pay payment of &V1&.
You have chosen the "Pay Earliest" option for key combination of &V2&
&V3& &V4&. This is not a valid option for an invoice that you want to
pay using Fast Pay payment terms.

System Response

The invoice cannot be posted.

How to fix this error?

You may do one of the following depending on your business needs:
Change the payment term in the invoice to something other than the Fast
Pay payment term
Change the customizing

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FI_E161 - Fast Pay payment term and invoice line item handling conflict ?

  The SAP error message FI_E161 indicates a conflict between the payment terms defined in the Fast Pay process and the invoice line item handling. This error typically arises when there is a mismatch between the payment terms specified for a vendor or customer and the terms associated with the invoice line items.
  Cause:
  
  Payment Terms Mismatch: The payment terms set in the Fast Pay transaction do not match the payment terms defined for the invoice line items.
  Invoice Line Item Configuration: The configuration of the invoice line items may not be compatible with the Fast Pay payment terms.
  Vendor/Customer Master Data: The payment terms in the vendor or customer master data may differ from those in the invoice.
  Document Type Restrictions: Certain document types may have specific payment term requirements that are not being met.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Payment Terms: Verify the payment terms set in the Fast Pay transaction and ensure they match the payment terms defined in the invoice line items.
  Review Invoice Line Items: Examine the invoice line items to ensure they are configured correctly and are compatible with the payment terms being used.
  Update Master Data: If necessary, update the vendor or customer master data to ensure that the payment terms align with the invoice.
  Adjust Document Type Settings: If the document type has specific requirements, ensure that the payment terms comply with those requirements.
  Consult Configuration: If the issue persists, consult with your SAP configuration team to review the settings related to payment terms and invoice processing.
  
  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 adjust invoices and payments.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to Fast Pay and payment terms for further insights into configuration and handling.
  
  If the issue continues after following these steps, it may be beneficial to engage with SAP support or your internal SAP team for a deeper investigation.