How To Fix ME072 - In case of ERS procedure, please enter terms of payment

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ME - Purchasing: General Messages

• Message number: 072

• Message text: In case of ERS procedure, please enter terms of payment

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ME072 - In case of ERS procedure, please enter terms of payment ?

  The SAP error message ME072 typically occurs in the context of the Evaluated Receipt Settlement (ERS) procedure when there is a missing or incorrect entry for the terms of payment in the purchase order or related documents. This error indicates that the system requires the terms of payment to be specified for the ERS process to proceed.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Terms of Payment: The purchase order (PO) does not have the terms of payment specified.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for the purchasing document may not be set up correctly to handle ERS.
  Document Type Restrictions: Certain document types may require specific fields to be filled out, and if the terms of payment are not included, the error will occur.
  Incomplete Vendor Master Data: The vendor master record may not have the necessary payment terms defined.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Purchase Order: 
  
  Go to the purchase order in question and check if the terms of payment are filled in. If not, enter the appropriate terms of payment.
  You can do this by navigating to the PO in the SAP GUI, selecting the "Conditions" tab, and ensuring that the "Terms of Payment" field is populated.
  
  
  
  Review Vendor Master Data:
  
  Check the vendor master data to ensure that the terms of payment are defined correctly. You can do this by using transaction code XK03 (Display Vendor) and reviewing the relevant payment terms.
  
  
  
  Configuration Settings:
  
  If the issue persists, consult with your SAP configuration team to ensure that the settings for ERS and payment terms are correctly configured in the system. This may involve checking the configuration in SPRO (SAP Project Reference Object) under the purchasing section.
  
  
  
  Document Type Settings:
  
  Verify if the document type used for the purchase order has any specific requirements regarding payment terms. This can be checked in the configuration settings for purchasing document types.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the ERS process again to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  ME21N (Create Purchase Order)
  ME22N (Change Purchase Order)
  ME23N (Display Purchase Order)
  XK03 (Display Vendor)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  
  
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to ERS and payment terms for further insights into best practices and configuration.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the ME072 error and successfully process the Evaluated Receipt Settlement.