How To Fix /SCMTMS/SFIR134 - Freight orders have diff. payment terms; cannot create carrier invoice

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/SFIR -

• Message number: 134

• Message text: Freight orders have diff. payment terms; cannot create carrier invoice

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/SFIR134 - Freight orders have diff. payment terms; cannot create carrier invoice ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/SFIR134 indicates that there is a discrepancy in the payment terms of the freight orders involved in the carrier invoice creation process. This error typically arises in the context of SAP Transportation Management (TM) when trying to create a carrier invoice for multiple freight orders that have different payment terms.
  Cause:
  
  Different Payment Terms: The primary cause of this error is that the freight orders you are trying to invoice have different payment terms assigned to them. SAP requires that all freight orders included in a single carrier invoice must have the same payment terms.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the system that are not aligned, leading to inconsistencies in payment terms across different freight orders.
  Data Entry Errors: Manual entry errors during the creation of freight orders can lead to discrepancies in payment terms.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Payment Terms: Review the payment terms assigned to each of the freight orders involved. You can do this by navigating to the relevant freight orders in SAP TM and checking the payment terms in the order details.
  Standardize Payment Terms: If you find that the payment terms are different, you will need to standardize them. This can be done by:
  
  Modifying the payment terms of one or more freight orders to match each other.
  Creating a new carrier invoice that includes only freight orders with the same payment terms.
  
  
  Review Configuration: If this issue occurs frequently, it may be worth reviewing the configuration settings in SAP TM to ensure that payment terms are being assigned correctly and consistently.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for guidance on managing payment terms and freight orders.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes such as /SCMTMS/FREIGHT_ORDER to access and modify freight orders.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  User Roles and Permissions: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to modify freight orders and payment terms in the system.
  Testing: After making changes, test the process by attempting to create the carrier invoice again to ensure that the issue has been resolved.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and successfully create the carrier invoice.