How To Fix FI_E188 - No relevant documents for discounts available.

FI_E188 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 188

• Message text: No relevant documents for discounts available.

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FI_E188 - Details

• The SAP error message FI_E188 "No relevant documents for discounts available" typically occurs in the context of financial accounting, particularly when dealing with discounts in accounts payable or receivable. This error indicates that the system could not find any relevant documents that meet the criteria for processing discounts.
  Causes:
  
  Missing or Incorrect Document Entries: The relevant financial documents (invoices, credit memos, etc.) may not have been entered correctly or may be missing.
  Discount Conditions Not Met: The conditions for applying discounts (such as payment terms or discount percentages) may not be met based on the configuration or the specific transaction.
  Document Status: The documents may be in a status that does not allow for discounts to be applied (e.g., already paid, cleared, or archived).
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of discount settings in the SAP system, such as missing discount types or incorrect settings in the financial accounting module.
  Timing Issues: The