How To Fix O1656 - Terms of payment & are not defined.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 656

• Message text: Terms of payment & are not defined.

What causes this issue?

Payment Terms &V1& are invalid.

System Response

Error message. The system checks the payment terms you entered against
those defined in Table T052. Payment terms &V1& are not a valid entry.
Further document processing is not allowed.

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 your entry.
Valid payment terms should be maintained in the vendor or customer
master record and will then be automatically defaulted to the LIA.
Payment terms may still be entered in a LIA transaction, but the entry
must exist in the terms of Payment Table (T052). Possible entries may
be displayed by positioning the cursor on the 'Terms of payment' field
in the document and selecting F4.
Enter valid payment terms or maintain Table T052.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message O1656 - Terms of payment & are not defined. ?

  The SAP error message O1656, which states "Terms of payment & are not defined," 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 sales order, invoice, or when processing payments.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Payment Terms: The specified payment terms are not defined in the system. This could happen if the payment terms were not created or if they were deleted.
  Incorrect Configuration: The payment terms may not be correctly assigned to the customer or vendor master data.
  Data Entry Error: There might be a typo or incorrect entry in the payment terms field when creating a document.
  Master Data Issues: The customer or vendor master data may not have the necessary payment terms assigned.
  
  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 defined and active.
  
  
  
  Assign Payment Terms to Customer/Vendor:
  
  For customers, use transaction code XD02 (Change Customer) or FD02 (Change Customer Financials) to check if the payment terms are assigned correctly.
  For vendors, use transaction code XK02 (Change Vendor) to verify the payment terms.
  
  
  
  Create Missing Payment Terms:
  
  If the payment terms do not exist, you can create them using transaction code OBB8. Make sure to define the necessary parameters such as payment terms description, due days, and any discounts.
  
  
  
  Check for Typos:
  
  Ensure that there are no typos in the payment terms field when entering data in the transaction.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about the configuration or need to understand the implications of changing payment terms, consult your SAP documentation or reach out to your SAP support team.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  OBB8: Define Payment Terms
  XD02: Change Customer
  FD02: Change Customer Financials
  XK02: Change Vendor
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or updates related to payment terms configuration.
  
  
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view and modify payment terms and master data.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the O1656 error and ensure that the payment terms are correctly defined and assigned in your SAP system.