How To Fix /SCMB/PRTPURDOC019 - Payment term &1 in document &2 is not valid for partner &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMB/PRTPURDOC -

• Message number: 019

• Message text: Payment term &1 in document &2 is not valid for partner &3

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMB/PRTPURDOC019 - Payment term &1 in document &2 is not valid for partner &3 ?

  The SAP error message /SCMB/PRTPURDOC019 indicates that there is an issue with the payment term specified in a purchasing document (like a purchase order) for a specific partner (vendor or customer). The error message can be broken down as follows:
  
  
  Cause: The payment term specified in the document is not valid for the partner (vendor or customer) in question. This could be due to several reasons:
  
  The payment term may not be assigned to the vendor/customer in their master data.
  The payment term may have been deactivated or deleted.
  There may be inconsistencies in the configuration of payment terms in the system.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Vendor/Customer Master Data: 
  
  Go to the vendor or customer master record and verify if the payment term is correctly assigned. You can do this using transaction codes like MK03 for vendors or XD03 for customers.
  If the payment term is not assigned, you can add it using the appropriate transaction code (e.g., MK02 for vendors or XD02 for customers).
  
  
  
  Verify Payment Term Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration of the payment terms in the system. You can do this by navigating to the configuration settings in the SAP system (usually under Financial Accounting > Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable > Payment Terms).
  Ensure that the payment term is active and correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Review Document:
  
  Check the purchasing document (e.g., purchase order) to ensure that the payment term is correctly entered. If necessary, change the payment term to a valid one that is assigned to the partner.
  
  
  
  Consult with SAP Support: 
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or refer to SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error message.
  
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Ensure that the payment terms are consistent across all relevant documents and master data.
  Review any recent changes in the configuration or master data that might have led to this issue.
  Consider the impact of this error on the overall procurement process and address it promptly to avoid delays in transactions.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message and ensure that the payment terms are valid for the specified partner in the purchasing document.