How To Fix PFM_01CA357 - Cash discount days cannot be higher than entry days

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PFM_01CA - Generic messages for developments

• Message number: 357

• Message text: Cash discount days cannot be higher than entry days

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PFM_01CA357 - Cash discount days cannot be higher than entry days ?

  The SAP error message PFM_01CA357 indicates that there is a discrepancy between the cash discount days and the entry days in a financial transaction. Specifically, this error occurs when the cash discount days are set to a value that exceeds the entry days, which is not allowed in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Configuration Issue: The cash discount days are configured to be greater than the entry days in the payment terms or vendor/customer master data.
  Data Entry Error: During the creation or modification of a transaction (like an invoice or payment), the user may have inadvertently entered a higher value for cash discount days than for entry days.
  Inconsistent Master Data: The vendor or customer master data may have inconsistent settings that do not align with the transaction being processed.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Payment Terms:
  
  Navigate to the payment terms configuration in SAP (Transaction code: OBB8).
  Verify the settings for cash discount days and entry days. Ensure that cash discount days do not exceed entry days.
  
  
  
  Review Vendor/Customer Master Data:
  
  Check the vendor or customer master data (Transaction codes: XK03 for vendors, XD03 for customers).
  Look for the payment terms assigned and ensure they are correctly set up.
  
  
  
  Adjust Transaction Data:
  
  If the error occurs during a specific transaction, review the transaction details.
  Modify the cash discount days to be less than or equal to the entry days.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about the correct settings, refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP functional consultant for guidance on payment terms configuration.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary adjustments, test the transaction again to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Payment Terms: Payment terms in SAP define the conditions under which payments are to be made, including cash discount periods.
  Configuration Transactions: Familiarize yourself with relevant configuration transactions such as OBB8 (Payment Terms) and OMWD (Define Payment Terms).
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance on payment terms configuration.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message PFM_01CA357 and ensure that your cash discount and entry days are correctly configured in SAP.