How To Fix /SAPNEA/J_SC813 - Purchase order & does not have any payment terms. Maintain the PO first

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPNEA/J_SC -

• Message number: 813

• Message text: Purchase order & does not have any payment terms. Maintain the PO first

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPNEA/J_SC813 - Purchase order & does not have any payment terms. Maintain the PO first ?

  The SAP error message /SAPNEA/J_SC813 Purchase order & does not have any payment terms. Maintain the PO first indicates that a purchase order (PO) is missing payment terms, which are necessary for processing payments related to that order. This error typically arises in scenarios where a transaction or process requires payment terms to be defined for the purchase order, such as when creating an invoice or processing a payment.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Payment Terms: The purchase order was created without specifying payment terms.
  Incorrect PO Configuration: The PO might have been created using a template or process that does not include payment terms.
  Data Entry Error: During the creation of the PO, the payment terms field may have been overlooked or left blank.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to maintain the payment terms for the affected purchase order. Here are the steps to do so:
  
  
  Access the Purchase Order:
  
  Go to the transaction code ME22N (Change Purchase Order) in SAP.
  
  
  
  Enter the Purchase Order Number:
  
  Input the purchase order number that is causing the error.
  
  
  
  Maintain Payment Terms:
  
  Navigate to the "Payment" tab or section of the purchase order.
  Find the field for "Payment Terms" and enter the appropriate payment terms code. If you are unsure of the correct code, you can use the search function (F4) to find available payment terms.
  
  
  
  Save the Changes:
  
  After entering the payment terms, save the changes to the purchase order.
  
  
  
  Re-attempt the Transaction:
  
  Once the payment terms have been maintained, try to perform the transaction that previously resulted in the error.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Payment Terms Configuration: Payment terms can be configured in SAP under the transaction code OBB8. This allows you to define various payment terms that can be used across different purchase orders.
  Impact of Payment Terms: Payment terms determine when payments are due and can affect cash flow management, vendor relationships, and financial reporting.
  User Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to change purchase orders in SAP. If you do not have access, you may need to contact your SAP administrator or procurement department.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and proceed with your transactions in SAP.