How To Fix FI_E270 - Negative net due days of &1 detected. Baseline date changed from &2 to &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 270

• Message text: Negative net due days of &1 detected. Baseline date changed from &2 to &3

What causes this issue?

You have the Prompt Payment Act (PPA) function active for your company
code. The required information on the invoice was missing and the
invoice was returned past the reasonable period. Reducing the number of
days allowed for payment resulted in a negative number. This could have
been caused because the terms of payment involved a small number of net
due days and the invoice was returned a long time after it was received.

System Response

The system automatically changes the baseline date to &V3&. This date
adjusts for the improper invoice days of &V1&.

How to fix this error?

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FI_E270 - Negative net due days of &1 detected. Baseline date changed from &2 to &3 ?

  The SAP error message FI_E270 indicates that there is a problem with the net due days in a financial transaction, specifically that negative net due days have been detected. This typically occurs when the baseline date for a payment is changed, resulting in a situation where the due date for a payment is earlier than the current date, leading to negative net due days.
  Cause:
  
  Baseline Date Change: The error is triggered when the baseline date for an invoice or payment is modified, and the new baseline date results in a negative number of days until the payment is due.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be issues with the configuration of payment terms or the way baseline dates are calculated in the system.
  Data Entry Errors: Manual entry errors when inputting payment terms or dates can lead to this issue.
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Baseline Dates: Check the baseline dates for the relevant invoices or payments. Ensure that the baseline date is set correctly and that it does not lead to negative net due days.
  Adjust Payment Terms: If the payment terms are causing the issue, consider adjusting them to ensure that they align with the expected payment schedule.
  Correct Data Entry: If the error is due to incorrect data entry, correct the relevant fields in the transaction to ensure that the baseline date and payment terms are accurate.
  Consult Configuration: If the issue persists, consult with your SAP configuration team to review the settings related to payment terms and baseline date calculations.
  Use Transaction Codes: You can use transaction codes like FB60 (Enter Incoming Invoice) or F-53 (Post Outgoing Payment) to review and correct the entries.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance on handling negative net due days.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to financial transactions, payment terms, and baseline date settings for further insights.
  Testing: After making adjustments, perform testing to ensure that the changes resolve the issue and do not introduce new errors.
  
  If the problem continues after following these steps, it may be beneficial to engage with SAP support or your internal SAP team for further investigation.