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.
  
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