How To Fix SEPMRA_SALESORDER003 - Payment term &1 does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SEPMRA_SALESORDER - EPM Fiori Ref Apps: Messages for Sales Order

• Message number: 003

• Message text: Payment term &1 does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SEPMRA_SALESORDER003 - Payment term &1 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message SEPMRA_SALESORDER003, which states "Payment term &1 does not exist," typically occurs when a sales order is being processed and the specified payment term is not recognized by the system. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  Cause:
  
  Non-Existent Payment Term: The payment term specified in the sales order does not exist in the system. This could be due to a typo or because the payment term has not been defined in the configuration.
  Incorrect Configuration: The payment term may not be properly configured in the system, or it may have been deactivated or deleted.
  Master Data Issues: The customer master data may reference a payment term that is not valid or has been removed.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Payment Term:
  
  Go to the transaction code OVAK (or use the menu path: SPRO > Financial Accounting > Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable > Business Transactions > Incoming Payments > Define Payment Terms).
  Verify if the payment term exists in the system. If it does not, you may need to create it.
  
  
  
  Create or Modify Payment Term:
  
  If the payment term is missing, you can create a new payment term by clicking on the "New Entries" button and filling in the necessary details.
  If the payment term exists but is inactive, you may need to activate it.
  
  
  
  Check Customer Master Data:
  
  Use transaction code XD02 (or VD02 for sales area data) to check the customer master data.
  Ensure that the payment term assigned to the customer is valid and exists in the system.
  
  
  
  Review Sales Order:
  
  Go back to the sales order and check if the payment term is correctly entered. Correct any typos or errors.
  
  
  
  Consult with Configuration Team:
  
  If you are unsure about the payment terms or their configuration, consult with your SAP configuration team or a functional consultant who specializes in Financial Accounting (FI) or Sales and Distribution (SD).
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  OVAK: Define Payment Terms
  XD02: Change Customer Master Data
  VA02: Change Sales Order
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on payment terms and their configuration.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view and modify payment terms and customer master data.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message SEPMRA_SALESORDER003 and ensure that the payment terms are correctly set up in your SAP system.