How To Fix M8466 - Cash discount basis cannot be calculated correctly

M8466 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: M8 - Invoice Verification/Valuation

• Message number: 466

• Message text: Cash discount basis cannot be calculated correctly

What causes this issue?

You entered an invoice or a credit memo that fulfills all the following
conditions:
Not all items assigned are liable for cash discount
No fixed cash discount amount has been entered
A percentage has been entered for cash discount term 1
A difference exists (manually or automatically accepted)

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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System Response

The system cannot calculate the correct cash discount basis, since no
information exists on whether the difference is liable for cash
discount and if so how much.

How to fix this error?

In the header enter a fixed cash discount amount to be apportioned
among the items liable for cash discount.
If you switch off the message in Customizing or define it as an
information message or warning message, the system does not take the
difference into account when calculating the cash discount.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message M8466 - Cash discount basis cannot be calculated correctly ?

  The SAP error message M8466, which states "Cash discount basis cannot be calculated correctly," typically arises during the processing of invoices or payments when the system is unable to determine the correct basis for calculating cash discounts. This can occur for several reasons, and understanding the cause is essential for resolving the issue.
  Causes:
  
  Incomplete or Incorrect Master Data: The vendor or customer master data may not have the necessary cash discount terms defined correctly.
  Missing or Incorrect Pricing Conditions: The pricing conditions related to cash discounts may not be set up properly in the pricing procedure.
  Document Type Issues: The document type being used may not be configured to allow cash discount calculations.
  Currency Issues: If there are discrepancies in currency settings between the invoice and the payment, it may lead to issues in calculating cash discounts.
  Tax Configuration: Incorrect tax settings can also affect the cash discount calculation, especially if taxes are included in