How To Fix ME090 - Payment terms not defined (please check your input)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ME - Purchasing: General Messages

• Message number: 090

• Message text: Payment terms not defined (please check your input)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ME090 - Payment terms not defined (please check your input) ?

  The SAP error message ME090, which states "Payment terms not defined (please check your input)," typically occurs during the creation or processing of purchase orders, contracts, or other procurement-related documents. This error indicates that the system cannot find the payment terms associated with the vendor or the specific transaction.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Payment Terms: The payment terms have not been defined for the vendor in the vendor master data.
  Incorrect Vendor Master Data: The vendor master record may be incomplete or incorrectly configured.
  Transaction-Specific Issues: The payment terms may not be specified in the document you are trying to create or process.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration settings in the SAP system related to payment terms.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Vendor Master Data:
  
  Go to the vendor master record (transaction code XK03 for general data or MK03 for purchasing data).
  Verify that the payment terms are correctly defined in the purchasing view of the vendor master.
  
  
  
  Define Payment Terms:
  
  If payment terms are missing, you can define them using transaction code OBB8 (for payment terms configuration).
  Ensure that the payment terms are correctly set up and assigned to the relevant company code.
  
  
  
  Specify Payment Terms in Document:
  
  When creating a purchase order or contract, ensure that you specify the payment terms in the relevant field. If the field is blank, the system may throw this error.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  If you have the necessary authorizations, check the configuration settings for payment terms in the SAP system. This can be done through the SPRO transaction (SAP Reference IMG) under the following path:
  
  Materials Management > Purchasing > Purchase Order > Define Payment Terms.
  
  
  Ensure that the payment terms are active and correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Consult with SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or refer to SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  XK03: Display Vendor Master
  MK03: Display Purchasing Data for Vendor
  OBB8: Define Payment Terms
  ME21N: Create Purchase Order
  ME22N: Change Purchase Order
  
  
  
  SAP Documentation: Refer to SAP Help Portal for detailed documentation on vendor master data and payment terms configuration.
  
  
  User Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view and edit vendor master data and payment terms.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the ME090 error and successfully process your procurement documents.