How To Fix FI_E164 - 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: 164

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

Self-Explanatory Message

Since SAP believes that this specific error message is 'self-explanatory,' no more information has been given.The majority of messages in the SAP system have a message text, however this is frequently insufficient to comprehend or resolve the problem.

To make things easier, more detailed information is frequently added to describe the issue, how to fix it, and the necessary steps or configuration modifications.

Unfortunately, there isn't any extra information in this error notice.

What else can you do?

First, use our AnswerBot below to get a possible cause and solution (requires a premium subscription).

Also, review the in-depth Common Questions & Answers listed below; you could discover a solution there or be able to connect with others who have faced similar challenges.

You can also try searching the SAP support portal (support.sap.com) but you need a special user ID to access it. It is possible that an SAP support note exists that provides additional details about the mistake or even steps for fixing it.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FI_E164 - Payment term &1 has an unadjusted net due days figure of &2 days ?

  The SAP error message FI_E164 indicates that there is an issue with the payment term configuration in the system. Specifically, it states that the payment term you are trying to use has an unadjusted net due days figure that exceeds the allowed limit. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, solution, and related information for this error:
  Cause:
  
  Payment Term Configuration: The payment term defined in the system has an unadjusted net due days value that is not acceptable. This could be due to incorrect settings in the payment term configuration.
  Business Rules: The business rules or policies in your organization may dictate that payment terms should not exceed a certain number of days, and the current configuration violates this rule.
  Data Entry Error: There may have been a mistake in entering the payment term details, leading to an incorrect number of days being set.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Payment Term Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code OBB8 (Define Payment Terms) in SAP.
  Locate the payment term that is causing the error and review its settings.
  Ensure that the "Net Due Days" value is set correctly and does not exceed the allowed limit.
  
  
  
  Adjust Payment Term:
  
  If the net due days are indeed too high, adjust the value to comply with your organization’s policies.
  Save the changes and test the transaction again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Review Related Configuration:
  
  Check if there are any related configurations that might affect the payment terms, such as customer/vendor master data or payment processing settings.
  Ensure that the payment terms assigned to customers or vendors are valid and correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or your organization’s internal guidelines regarding payment terms to ensure compliance with business rules.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  OBB8: Define Payment Terms
  FD02/FD03: Change/Display Customer Master Data (to check payment terms assigned to customers)
  FK02/FK03: Change/Display Vendor Master Data (to check payment terms assigned to vendors)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address specific issues related to payment terms and configurations.
  
  
  Testing: After making changes, perform a test transaction to ensure that the error is resolved and that the payment terms are functioning as expected.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the FI_E164 error and ensure that your payment terms are correctly configured in SAP.