How To Fix FKC1013 - Payment term &1 is not supported or is inconsistent

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FKC1 - FI-CAC: Central Functions

• Message number: 013

• Message text: Payment term &1 is not supported or is inconsistent

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FKC1013 - Payment term &1 is not supported or is inconsistent ?

  The SAP error message FKC1013, which states "Payment term &1 is not supported or is inconsistent," typically occurs in the context of financial transactions, particularly when dealing with accounts receivable or accounts payable. This error indicates that the payment term specified in the transaction is either not valid or has inconsistencies in its configuration.
  Causes:
  
  Invalid Payment Term: The payment term specified in the transaction does not exist in the system.
  Inconsistent Configuration: The payment term may be configured incorrectly in the system, leading to inconsistencies.
  Missing Master Data: The customer or vendor master data may not have the required payment term assigned.
  Transaction Type Restrictions: Certain payment terms may not be applicable for specific transaction types or document types.
  Customizations: If there are custom developments or enhancements in the system, they may interfere with the standard payment term processing.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Payment Term Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings in SAP (Transaction code: OBB8) and verify that the payment term exists and is correctly configured.
  Ensure that the payment term is active and not marked for deletion.
  
  
  
  Verify Master Data:
  
  Check the customer or vendor master data (Transaction codes: XD03 for customers, XK03 for vendors) to ensure that the correct payment term is assigned.
  If necessary, update the master data with a valid payment term.
  
  
  
  Review Transaction Type:
  
  Ensure that the payment term is appropriate for the type of transaction you are processing. Some payment terms may be restricted to specific document types.
  
  
  
  Consult with Functional Team:
  
  If the issue persists, consult with your SAP functional team or a consultant to review any customizations or enhancements that may be affecting payment term processing.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, perform a test transaction to ensure that the error does not occur again.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  OBB8: Payment Terms Configuration
  XD03: Display Customer Master
  XK03: Display Vendor Master
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues related to payment terms.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation for payment terms to understand their configuration and usage better.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the FKC1013 error and implement a solution to resolve it.