How To Fix FI_E191 - Default Fast Pay payment term error

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 191

• Message text: Default Fast Pay payment term error

What causes this issue?

This purchase order has no Fast Pay relevant line item. However, the
payment term in the header contains the Fast Pay payment term &V1&.
This may have occured either because you had &V1& as the vendor's
default payment term or because you had manually changed the payment
term to &V1&.

System Response

You cannot post this purchase order. A Fast Pay purchase order must
have at least one Fast Pay relevant line item.

How to fix this error?

You can either manually change the payment term in the header or change
the vendor default payment term to one that is not a Fast Pay payment
term.

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_E191 - Default Fast Pay payment term error ?

  The SAP error message FI_E191, which pertains to the "Default Fast Pay payment term error," typically occurs in the context of financial transactions, particularly when dealing with payment terms in accounts payable or receivable. This error indicates that the system is unable to determine a valid payment term for a transaction, which is essential for processing payments correctly.
  Causes of FI_E191 Error
  
  Missing Payment Terms: The payment term may not be defined for the vendor or customer in the master data.
  Incorrect Configuration: The payment terms may not be properly configured in the system, or the default payment term may not be set up correctly.
  Transaction Type Issues: The specific transaction type being processed may not support the payment terms being used.
  Master Data Issues: There may be inconsistencies or missing information in the vendor or customer master data.
  Fast Pay Configuration: If Fast Pay is being used, the configuration for Fast Pay may not be set up correctly.
  
  Solutions to FI_E191 Error
  
  
  Check Vendor/Customer Master Data:
  
  Navigate to the vendor or customer master data and ensure that a valid payment term is assigned.
  Use transaction codes like XK03 (for vendors) or XD03 (for customers) to view the master data.
  
  
  
  Review Payment Terms Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for payment terms in the SAP system (transaction code OBB8).
  Ensure that the payment terms are defined correctly and that the default payment term is set.
  
  
  
  Verify Transaction Type:
  
  Check if the transaction type being processed is compatible with the payment terms defined.
  Ensure that the payment terms are applicable for the specific transaction.
  
  
  
  Check Fast Pay Configuration:
  
  If using Fast Pay, review the configuration settings related to Fast Pay in the system.
  Ensure that all necessary parameters are set up correctly.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error. SAP Notes can provide patches or additional configuration steps that may resolve the issue.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, perform a test transaction to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  OBB8: Configuration for payment terms.
  XK03/XD03: Display vendor/customer master data.
  
  
  
  SAP Documentation: Refer to SAP Help Portal for detailed documentation on payment terms and Fast Pay configuration.
  
  
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the FI_E191 error and implement a solution to resolve it.