How To Fix O1646 - Payment terms & not created.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: O1 - IS-Oil : Message pool exchanges

• Message number: 646

• Message text: Payment terms & not created.

What causes this issue?

The system could not find <GL:Customizing>Customizing</> entries for
payment terms &V1&.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Check if the Customizing for the payment terms is maintained correctly.
INCLUDE 'NA_CUST_MAINTAIN'

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message O1646 - Payment terms & not created. ?

  The SAP error message O1646, which states "Payment terms & not created," typically occurs when there is an issue with the payment terms configuration in the SAP system. This error can arise in various scenarios, such as during the creation of a purchase order, invoice, or other financial transactions where payment terms are required.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Payment Terms: The specified payment terms do not exist in the system. This could happen if the payment terms were not created or were deleted.
  Incorrect Configuration: The payment terms may not be properly configured or activated in the system.
  Master Data Issues: The vendor or customer master data may not have the correct payment terms assigned.
  Transaction Type: The transaction type being used may not support the specified payment terms.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Payment Terms Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code OBB8 to check the payment terms configuration.
  Ensure that the payment terms you are trying to use are created and active.
  
  
  
  Create Payment Terms:
  
  If the payment terms do not exist, you can create them using transaction code OBB8.
  Define the payment terms according to your business requirements (e.g., cash discount, due date).
  
  
  
  Assign Payment Terms to Master Data:
  
  Ensure that the relevant vendor or customer master records have the correct payment terms assigned.
  You can check this in the vendor/customer master data using transaction codes XK02 (for vendors) or FD02 (for customers).
  
  
  
  Review Transaction Type:
  
  Ensure that the transaction type you are using supports the payment terms you are trying to apply.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about the configuration or the specific requirements for payment terms, consult the SAP documentation or your internal SAP support team.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  OBB8: Configuration of payment terms.
  XK02: Change vendor master data.
  FD02: Change customer master data.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address specific issues related to payment terms.
  
  
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to create or modify payment terms and master data.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the O1646 error and ensure that payment terms are correctly configured and assigned in your SAP system.