How To Fix FZ545 - Refused master record change; Potential loss of cash discount

FZ545 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FZ - Payment Transactions

• Message number: 545

• Message text: Refused master record change; Potential loss of cash discount

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FZ545 - Refused master record change; Potential loss of cash discount ?

  The SAP error message FZ545, which states "Refused master record change; Potential loss of cash discount," typically occurs when there is an attempt to change a vendor or customer master record that could potentially affect the cash discount terms associated with that record. This is a safeguard mechanism in SAP to prevent unintentional loss of financial benefits.
  
  Cause:
  
  Change in Payment Terms: The error often arises when the payment terms of a vendor or customer are modified in a way that could lead to a loss of cash discount eligibility.
  Existing Open Items: If there are open invoices or transactions that are already linked to the vendor or customer, changing the master data could affect the cash discount that was originally agreed upon.
  Configuration Settings: The system may be configured to prevent changes to certain fields in the master record if it detects that such changes could lead to a loss of cash discount.
  
  
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