How To Fix FZ561 - Item deferred to due date for net payment. Cash discount basis missing

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FZ - Payment Transactions

• Message number: 561

• Message text: Item deferred to due date for net payment. Cash discount basis missing

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FZ561 - Item deferred to due date for net payment. Cash discount basis missing ?

  The SAP error message FZ561 indicates that an item has been deferred to its due date for net payment because the cash discount basis is missing. This typically occurs in the context of accounts payable or invoice processing when the system is unable to determine the cash discount eligibility for a payment.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Cash Discount Terms: The vendor master record may not have the cash discount terms defined, or the terms may not be correctly set up in the invoice.
  Incorrect Payment Terms: The payment terms associated with the invoice may not include cash discount information.
  Incomplete Invoice Data: The invoice may lack necessary details that define the cash discount, such as the discount percentage or the discount period.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the SAP system regarding cash discount settings.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Vendor Master Data:
  
  Go to the vendor master record (transaction code XK03 or MK03) and verify that the cash discount terms are correctly defined.
  Ensure that the relevant payment terms are assigned to the vendor.
  
  
  
  Review Invoice Details:
  
  Check the invoice (transaction code FB60 for vendor invoices) to ensure that the payment terms are correctly entered and that they include cash discount information.
  Make sure that the cash discount percentage and the discount period are specified.
  
  
  
  Adjust Payment Terms:
  
  If the payment terms do not include cash discount information, you may need to create or modify the payment terms (transaction code OBB8).
  Ensure that the payment terms used in the invoice are appropriate and include cash discount details.
  
  
  
  Configuration Check:
  
  If the issue persists, consult with your SAP configuration team to review the settings related to cash discounts in the Financial Accounting (FI) module.
  Check the configuration for cash discount processing in the system to ensure it is set up correctly.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for further guidance on cash discount settings and troubleshooting.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  FB60: Enter Vendor Invoice
  XK03: Display Vendor Master
  OBB8: Maintain Payment Terms
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to cash discounts and the FZ561 error.
  User Roles: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to view and modify vendor master data and payment terms.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the FZ561 error and ensure that cash discount terms are correctly applied to your invoices.