How To Fix M8436 - Terms of payment adopted from supplier master record

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: M8 - Invoice Verification/Valuation

• Message number: 436

• Message text: Terms of payment adopted from supplier master record

What causes this issue?

The terms of payment have been changed.
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The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

System Response

If you take the first item without reference to the purchase order
(direct posting to G/L account or material) and the terms of payment are
empty, the terms of payment key from the accounting view of the supplier
master view is automatically inserted in the terms of payment field.
Automatic insertion only occurs in the case of the transactions
"invoice" or "subsequent debit".

How to fix this error?

Please check the terms of payment on the "Payment" tab page with those
shown in the invoice.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message M8436 - Terms of payment adopted from supplier master record ?

  The SAP error message M8436 indicates that the terms of payment for a purchasing document (like a purchase order) have been adopted from the supplier master record. This typically occurs when the system is trying to process a transaction that requires specific payment terms, but those terms are not defined or are not compatible with the current transaction.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Payment Terms: The payment terms may not be defined in the purchasing document or may not be compatible with the supplier's master data.
  Supplier Master Data: The supplier master record may have specific payment terms that are being enforced, and the purchasing document is trying to adopt those terms.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the SAP system that are causing the terms of payment to be enforced in a way that is not expected.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Payment Terms in Supplier Master Record:
  
  Go to the supplier master record (transaction code MK03 for display).
  Check the payment terms field to ensure that it is correctly set up.
  
  
  
  Review the Purchasing Document:
  
  Open the purchasing document (e.g., purchase order) and check the payment terms field.
  If necessary, manually enter the correct payment terms that should apply to this transaction.
  
  
  
  Update Configuration:
  
  If the issue is related to configuration, consult with your SAP configuration team to ensure that the payment terms settings are correctly defined in the system.
  Check the configuration for payment terms in the customizing settings (transaction code SPRO).
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources for more detailed information on payment terms and their configuration.
  
  
  
  User Authorization:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to change payment terms in the purchasing document.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MK03: Display Supplier Master Record
  ME21N: Create Purchase Order
  ME22N: Change Purchase Order
  SPRO: Customizing settings
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to payment terms and error M8436.
  
  
  Training and Documentation: Consider providing training for users on how to manage supplier master data and purchasing documents effectively to avoid similar issues in the future.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the M8436 error and ensure that the payment terms are correctly applied in your purchasing documents.