How To Fix FI_E163 - New payment term &1 has an unadjusted net due days figure of &2 days

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 163

• Message text: New payment term &1 has an unadjusted net due days figure of &2 days

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FI_E163 - New payment term &1 has an unadjusted net due days figure of &2 days ?

  The SAP error message FI_E163 indicates that there is an issue with the payment term configuration in the Financial Accounting (FI) module. Specifically, it points out that a new payment term has been created with an unadjusted net due days figure that exceeds the acceptable limits set in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Payment Term Configuration: The payment term you are trying to create or use has a net due days value that is either too high or not properly configured.
  System Settings: The system may have restrictions on the maximum number of days allowed for net due days, and the value you are trying to set exceeds this limit.
  Inconsistent Data: There may be inconsistencies in the configuration of payment terms, such as missing or incorrect settings in related fields.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Review Payment Term Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code OBB8 to review the payment terms.
  Check the "Net Due Days" field for the payment term in question and ensure it is set to a reasonable value that complies with your organization's policies.
  
  
  
  Adjust the Net Due Days:
  
  If the value is too high, adjust it to a value that is acceptable according to your business rules and system settings.
  
  
  
  Check System Settings:
  
  Verify if there are any system-wide settings that limit the maximum number of net due days. This can often be found in the configuration settings for financial accounting.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP Basis or FI consultant to understand any specific configurations that may be affecting payment terms.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making adjustments, test the payment term in a non-production environment to ensure that the error does not occur again.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  OBB8 - Payment Terms Configuration
  FB60 - Enter Incoming Invoice
  FBL1N - Vendor Line Item Display
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance on payment term configurations.
  
  
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to payment terms in the system.
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to the SAP Help Portal for detailed information on configuring payment terms and understanding related error messages.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the FI_E163 error and properly configure the payment terms in your SAP system.