How To Fix /SCMTMS/CFIR088 - Payment term &1 does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/CFIR -

• Message number: 088

• Message text: Payment term &1 does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/CFIR088 - Payment term &1 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/CFIR088 Payment term &1 does not exist typically occurs in the context of SAP Transportation Management (TM) when the system is unable to find a specified payment term in the configuration. This can happen during various processes, such as creating or processing freight settlements, invoices, or other financial transactions.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Payment Term: The payment term specified in the transaction does not exist in the system. This could be due to a typo, or the payment term may not have been created in the system.
  Configuration Issues: The payment term may not be properly configured in the relevant customizing settings.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the master data or transaction data that reference the payment term.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Payment Term: Verify the payment term that is causing the error. Ensure that it is correctly entered and exists in the system.
  
  You can check this in the SAP GUI by navigating to Transaction Code: OBB8 (for payment terms) or Transaction Code: OVA2 (for defining payment terms).
  
  
  
  Create or Modify Payment Term: If the payment term does not exist, you may need to create it.
  
  Go to Transaction Code: OBB8 and create a new payment term if necessary.
  Ensure that the payment term is correctly defined with all required fields filled out.
  
  
  
  Check Customizing Settings: Ensure that the payment term is properly assigned to the relevant company code and is active.
  
  Navigate to the customizing settings in SPRO and check the configuration for payment terms under Financial Accounting (FI).
  
  
  
  Review Master Data: Check the master data (e.g., vendor or customer master records) to ensure that the payment term is correctly assigned.
  
  You can do this by using Transaction Codes: XK02 (for vendor) or XD02 (for customer).
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: If the issue persists, refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as OBB8 (Payment Terms), OVA2 (Define Payment Terms), XK02 (Change Vendor), and XD02 (Change Customer).
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for potential patches or updates that may resolve the issue.
  User Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view and modify payment terms in the system.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the payment term error in SAP.