How To Fix >R006 - Terms of payment not valid from an FI-CA viewpoint

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: >R -

• Message number: 006

• Message text: Terms of payment not valid from an FI-CA viewpoint

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message >R006 - Terms of payment not valid from an FI-CA viewpoint ?

  The SAP error message "R006 Terms of payment not valid" typically occurs in the context of Financial Accounting (FI) and Contract Accounts Receivable and Payable (FI-CA). This error indicates that the terms of payment specified for a customer or transaction are not valid for the given date or context.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Terms of Payment: The terms of payment specified in the customer master data or in the transaction may not be valid for the date of the transaction.
  Date Validity: The terms of payment may have a validity period that does not include the date of the transaction.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of terms of payment in the system, such as missing entries or incorrect settings.
  Customer Master Data: The customer master data may not have the correct terms of payment assigned, or the terms may have been changed or deleted.
  Document Type Restrictions: Certain document types may not allow specific terms of payment.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Customer Master Data: Verify the terms of payment assigned to the customer in the customer master data. Ensure that they are valid and correctly configured.
  Review Validity Dates: Check the validity dates of the terms of payment. Make sure that the transaction date falls within the valid range.
  Configuration Review: Review the configuration of terms of payment in the SAP system. Ensure that all necessary entries are present and correctly set up.
  Update Terms of Payment: If the terms of payment are outdated or incorrect, update them in the customer master or in the transaction.
  Document Type Settings: Check if the document type being used allows the specified terms of payment. If not, consider using a different document type or adjusting the settings.
  Consult SAP Notes: Look for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues or provide additional guidance on this error.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like FD02 (Change Customer) or FD03 (Display Customer) to check and modify customer master data.
  Configuration Path: The configuration for terms of payment can typically be found under SPRO > Financial Accounting > Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable > Business Transactions > Incoming Payments > Define Terms of Payment.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on terms of payment and their configuration.
  Testing: After making changes, perform a test transaction to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the "R006 Terms of payment not valid" error and implement the necessary solutions to resolve it.