How To Fix PSSC_TOOLS037 - Payment period for due date calculation not specified

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PSSC_TOOLS - Message Class for Periods & Due Date Tools

• Message number: 037

• Message text: Payment period for due date calculation not specified

What causes this issue?

Minimum date (01.01.1900) or maximum date (31.12.9999) of the calendar
has been reached during date calculation using the period toolset.

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 your basic date and input value settings, and increase or decrease
the selection range of your input date values according to your needs.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PSSC_TOOLS037 - Payment period for due date calculation not specified ?

  The SAP error message PSSC_TOOLS037 indicates that the payment period for due date calculation has not been specified in the system. This error typically arises in the context of payment processing, particularly when dealing with payment terms or conditions that require a defined payment period.
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that the system is unable to determine the payment period for calculating due dates for payments. This can happen due to:
  
  Missing Configuration: The payment terms or conditions may not have been properly configured in the system.
  Incomplete Master Data: The vendor or customer master data may lack the necessary payment terms or payment period information.
  Customizing Settings: The settings in the Financial Accounting (FI) module may not be correctly set up to handle payment periods.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Payment Terms:
  
  Go to the transaction code OBB8 to review the payment terms configuration.
  Ensure that the payment terms have a defined payment period.
  
  
  
  Review Vendor/Customer Master Data:
  
  Use transaction codes XK02 (for vendors) or FD02 (for customers) to check the master data.
  Ensure that the payment terms are correctly assigned to the vendor or customer.
  
  
  
  Configure Payment Period:
  
  If the payment period is not defined, you may need to configure it in the system. This can typically be done in the customizing settings under Financial Accounting > Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable > Business Transactions > Incoming Payments > Define Payment Terms.
  
  
  
  Check for Customization Issues:
  
  If you have custom developments or enhancements, ensure that they are not interfering with the standard payment term processing.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help files related to payment terms and due date calculations for additional guidance.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, perform a test transaction to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as OBB8 (Payment Terms), XK02 (Change Vendor), and FD02 (Change Customer).
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to payment terms and master data.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message PSSC_TOOLS037 and ensure that the payment period for due date calculation is properly specified in your SAP system.