How To Fix FI_E245 - The baseline date and the PPA net due date are more than &1 days apart

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 245

• Message text: The baseline date and the PPA net due date are more than &1 days apart

What causes this issue?

You have the Prompt Payment Act (PPA) feature active in your company
code.
The baseline date and the PPA net due date can only be a maximum of &V1&
days apart.

System Response

The PPA function does not allow you to post this invoice.

How to fix this error?

Change the invoice received date, invoice document date, or the posting
date so the number of days between the baseline date and the PPA net due
date do not exceed the maximum.

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_E245 - The baseline date and the PPA net due date are more than &1 days apart ?

  The SAP error message FI_E245 indicates that there is a discrepancy between the baseline date and the PPA (Payment Plan Agreement) net due date, specifically that they are more than a specified number of days apart. This can occur in various financial transactions, particularly in accounts payable or receivable processes.
  Cause:
  The error typically arises due to one of the following reasons:
  
  Configuration Issues: The settings for payment terms or baseline dates may not be aligned correctly in the system.
  Data Entry Errors: Incorrect dates may have been entered during the creation of the invoice or payment plan.
  Business Process Changes: Changes in business processes or payment terms that have not been updated in the system can lead to this error.
  System Settings: The system may have a defined threshold for the maximum allowable days between the baseline date and the net due date, which is being exceeded.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the FI_E245 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Payment Terms:
  
  Review the payment terms associated with the transaction. Ensure that the baseline date and the net due date are set correctly according to your business rules.
  
  
  
  Verify Dates:
  
  Check the baseline date and the PPA net due date in the transaction. Ensure that they are within the acceptable range defined in your system settings.
  
  
  
  Adjust Configuration:
  
  If necessary, adjust the configuration settings in the SAP system to allow for a greater number of days between the baseline date and the net due date. This can be done in the configuration settings for financial accounting.
  
  
  
  Correct Data Entry:
  
  If the error is due to incorrect data entry, correct the dates in the relevant transaction and try processing it again.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for specific configuration settings related to payment terms and baseline dates.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, conduct tests to ensure that the error no longer occurs and that the system behaves as expected.
  
  
  
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