How To Fix /SCMB/PRT_PAYTERMS014 - Max. cash discount must be higher than normal cash discount

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMB/PRT_PAYTERMS -

• Message number: 014

• Message text: Max. cash discount must be higher than normal cash discount

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMB/PRT_PAYTERMS014 - Max. cash discount must be higher than normal cash discount ?

  The SAP error message /SCMB/PRT_PAYTERMS014 indicates that there is an issue with the payment terms configuration in the system, specifically that the maximum cash discount must be higher than the normal cash discount. This error typically arises in the context of payment terms defined for customers or vendors in the SAP system.
  Cause:
  
  Configuration Error: The payment terms have been set up incorrectly in the system. The maximum cash discount percentage is less than or equal to the normal cash discount percentage.
  Data Entry Error: During the creation or modification of payment terms, incorrect values may have been entered for the cash discount percentages.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to adjust the payment terms configuration in the SAP system:
  
  
  Access Payment Terms Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code OBB8 (for payment terms configuration).
  Alternatively, you can navigate through the SAP menu: Logistics -> Sales and Distribution -> Master Data -> Business Partners -> Customer -> Payment Terms.
  
  
  
  Check Payment Terms:
  
  Locate the payment terms that are causing the error.
  Review the values for the normal cash discount and the maximum cash discount.
  
  
  
  Adjust Cash Discount Values:
  
  Ensure that the maximum cash discount percentage is greater than the normal cash discount percentage.
  For example, if the normal cash discount is set to 2%, the maximum cash discount should be set to a value greater than 2% (e.g., 3%).
  
  
  
  Save Changes:
  
  After making the necessary adjustments, save the changes.
  
  
  
  Test the Changes:
  
  Try to execute the transaction that previously resulted in the error to confirm that the issue has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on configuring payment terms and understanding cash discounts.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as OBB8 for payment terms and VK11 for maintaining condition records.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to payment terms in the SAP system.
  
  If the issue persists after making the adjustments, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant who specializes in financial configurations.