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


/SCMB/PRT_PAYTERMS018 - Overview

  • 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

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