How To Fix /SCMB/PRT_PAYTERMS031 - Error; return code = &1

/SCMB/PRT_PAYTERMS031 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMB/PRT_PAYTERMS -

• Message number: 031

• Message text: Error; return code = &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMB/PRT_PAYTERMS031 - Error; return code = &1 ?

  The SAP error message /SCMB/PRT_PAYTERMS031 with the return code &1 typically relates to issues with payment terms in the SAP Supply Chain Management (SCM) module. This error can occur during various processes, such as when creating or processing documents that involve payment terms.
  
  Cause:
  The error can be caused by several factors, including:
  
  Invalid Payment Terms: The payment terms specified in the document may not be valid or may not exist in the system.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the payment terms settings in the SAP system.
  Missing Data: Required data related to payment terms may be missing in the master data (e.g., customer or vendor master records).
  Incompatibility: The payment terms may not be compatible with the transaction type or document being processed.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Payment Terms:
  
  Verify that the payment terms specified in the document are valid and exist in the system.
  You can do this