How To Fix FI_E285 - Accelerated payment term &1 has already been used

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 285

• Message text: Accelerated payment term &1 has already been used

What causes this issue?

You are trying to enter an accelerated payment term that has already
been used.

System Response

The system does not allow an accelerated payment term to be used more
than once. The system requires a one-to-one relationship between the
original payment term and the accelerated payment term because it uses
the accelerated payment term to get the original payment term for Prompt
Payment Act (PPA) calculations.

How to fix this error?

Enter a different accelerated 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.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FI_E285 - Accelerated payment term &1 has already been used ?

  The SAP error message FI_E285, which states "Accelerated payment term &1 has already been used," typically occurs in the context of financial transactions, particularly when dealing with payment terms in accounts payable or receivable. This error indicates that the specified accelerated payment term has already been applied to a transaction, and the system does not allow it to be reused in the same context.
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Usage: The accelerated payment term has already been assigned to a document or transaction, and SAP prevents its reuse to maintain data integrity.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the payment terms that restrict their usage under certain conditions.
  Transaction Type Restrictions: Certain transaction types may have restrictions on the use of specific payment terms.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Existing Transactions: Review the transactions where the payment term has been applied. Ensure that you are not trying to apply the same payment term to another transaction that has already used it.
  Use a Different Payment Term: If the payment term is already in use, consider using a different payment term for the new transaction.
  Review Configuration: Check the configuration settings for payment terms in the SAP system. Ensure that the settings allow for the intended usage of the payment terms.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidelines on payment terms and their usage.
  Contact Support: If the issue persists and you cannot identify the cause, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may want to check transaction codes like FB60 (Enter Incoming Invoice) or F-53 (Post Outgoing Payment) to see where the error is occurring.
  Payment Terms Configuration: The configuration for payment terms can be found in the SAP Customizing Implementation Guide (IMG) under Financial Accounting (FI) > Accounts Payable > Payment Terms.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional context or solutions.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and understand the underlying issues related to the accelerated payment term in your SAP system.