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

FI_E270 - Overview

• 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.

FI_E270 - Details

• 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