How To Fix /SCMB/PRT_PAYTERMS004 - No entries exist in payment terms text change table for key &1 &2 &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMB/PRT_PAYTERMS -

• Message number: 004

• Message text: No entries exist in payment terms text change table for key &1 &2 &3

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMB/PRT_PAYTERMS004 - No entries exist in payment terms text change table for key &1 &2 &3 ?

  The SAP error message /SCMB/PRT_PAYTERMS004 indicates that there are no entries in the payment terms text change table for the specified key values. This error typically arises in the context of SAP Supply Chain Management (SCM) when the system is trying to retrieve or display payment terms that have not been defined or are missing in the relevant configuration tables.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Entries: The most common cause is that the payment terms you are trying to use do not have corresponding text entries in the payment terms text change table.
  Incorrect Key Values: The key values (usually consisting of the payment terms key, language key, and possibly other identifiers) being referenced may not exist in the system.
  Configuration Issues: There may be a configuration issue where the payment terms have not been properly set up in the system.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Payment Terms Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code OBB8 (or the relevant transaction for your version) to check the payment terms configuration.
  Ensure that the payment terms you are trying to use are correctly defined and active.
  
  
  
  Maintain Text Entries:
  
  Use transaction code OBB9 to maintain the text entries for the payment terms.
  Ensure that there are entries for the relevant payment terms in the payment terms text change table. You may need to create a new entry if it does not exist.
  
  
  
  Verify Key Values:
  
  Double-check the key values being used in the transaction or program that triggered the error. Ensure they are correct and correspond to existing entries in the system.
  
  
  
  Language Settings:
  
  Ensure that the language key being used matches the language in which the payment terms text is defined. If the text is defined in a different language, you may need to switch to that language or create a new entry for the desired language.
  
  
  
  Transport Requests:
  
  If changes were made in a development environment, ensure that they have been transported to the production environment correctly.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  OBB8: Maintain Payment Terms
  OBB9: Maintain Payment Terms Text
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address specific issues related to payment terms or this error message.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation for payment terms configuration to ensure all necessary steps have been followed.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or functional team for further investigation, as they may have access to additional logs or configuration settings that could help resolve the issue.