How To Fix /SCMB/PRT_PAYTERMS018 - Enter period and percentage for normal cash discount before maximum CD

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMB/PRT_PAYTERMS -

• Message number: 018

• Message text: Enter period and percentage for normal cash discount before maximum CD

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMB/PRT_PAYTERMS018 - Enter period and percentage for normal cash discount before maximum CD ?

  The SAP error message /SCMB/PRT_PAYTERMS018 indicates that there is an issue with the configuration of payment terms related to cash discounts in the SAP system. Specifically, it suggests that the system requires you to enter a period and percentage for a normal cash discount before the maximum cash discount (CD) can be applied.
  Cause:
  This error typically arises due to one of the following reasons:
  
  Incomplete Configuration: The payment terms may not be fully configured in the system. Specifically, the normal cash discount period and percentage may not have been defined.
  Data Entry Error: When entering payment terms in a transaction, the required fields for cash discount may have been left blank or incorrectly filled.
  Business Rules: The business rules set in the system may require specific configurations for cash discounts that have not been met.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Payment Terms Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for payment terms in SAP. This can typically be found under the following path:
  
  SPRO ? Financial Accounting ? Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable ? Business Transactions ? Incoming Payments ? Define Payment Terms.
  
  
  Ensure that the payment terms in question have both a normal cash discount percentage and a period defined.
  
  
  
  Enter Required Data:
  
  If you are entering payment terms in a transaction, make sure to fill in the fields for the normal cash discount percentage and the period before the maximum cash discount.
  
  
  
  Review Business Rules:
  
  Check if there are any specific business rules or requirements that need to be adhered to regarding cash discounts. This may involve consulting with your finance or accounting team.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the transaction again to ensure that the error does not reoccur.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files for detailed information on configuring payment terms and cash discounts.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to make changes to payment terms in the system.
  Consult SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant who specializes in financial accounting within SAP.