How To Fix FI_E279 - Payment term changed from an Accelerated Payment term

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 279

• Message text: Payment term changed from an Accelerated Payment term

What causes this issue?

Payment term changed from an Accelerated Payment (AP) term (enter net
days before change). This manual change may impact proper Prompt Payment
Act calculations.

System Response

The system uses the payment term you have entered to calculate the net
due date. It does not use the AP term to calculate the net due date.

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FI_E279 - Payment term changed from an Accelerated Payment term ?

  The SAP error message FI_E279 indicates that there is an issue with the payment terms in a financial transaction, specifically that the payment term has been changed from an accelerated payment term. This can occur in various scenarios, such as during invoice processing or when making payments.
  Cause:
  
  Payment Term Change: The error typically arises when a payment term that was previously set to an accelerated payment term (which allows for quicker payment processing) is altered to a standard payment term. This change can lead to inconsistencies in the payment processing logic.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the SAP system that do not allow for changes to accelerated payment terms once they have been set.
  Business Rules: Certain business rules or validations may be in place that prevent the modification of payment terms after a transaction has been initiated.
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Payment Terms: Check the payment terms assigned to the invoice or transaction. Ensure that the payment term is appropriate for the transaction and that it aligns with your business processes.
  Revert Changes: If the payment term was changed inadvertently, revert it back to the original accelerated payment term if that is acceptable within your business context.
  Configuration Check: Consult with your SAP configuration team to review the settings related to payment terms. They may need to adjust the configuration to allow for changes or to ensure that the system behaves as expected.
  User Authorization: Ensure that the user attempting to make the change has the necessary authorizations to modify payment terms. Sometimes, restrictions are in place based on user roles.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or support notes related to payment terms and the specific error message for additional guidance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like FB60 (Enter Incoming Invoice) or F110 (Automatic Payment Transactions) to review and process invoices and payments.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide updates on known issues.
  Testing: If changes are made to configurations or processes, conduct thorough testing in a development or quality assurance environment before applying changes to the production system.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to engage with SAP support or a consultant who specializes in SAP FI (Financial Accounting) for further assistance.