How To Fix SPC01017 - Payment conditions have not been maintained in the system

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SPC01 - Message: EDI Purchase Order Change (A&D SPC)

• Message number: 017

• Message text: Payment conditions have not been maintained in the system

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SPC01017 - Payment conditions have not been maintained in the system ?

  The SAP error message SPC01017 indicates that payment conditions have not been maintained in the system for a specific transaction or document. This error typically arises in the context of sales and distribution (SD) or financial accounting (FI) when trying to process a transaction that requires payment terms to be defined.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Payment Terms: The most common cause is that the payment terms have not been defined for the customer or vendor in the master data.
  Incomplete Master Data: The customer or vendor master record may be incomplete, lacking necessary payment condition details.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration settings related to payment terms in the SAP system.
  Document Type Settings: The document type being used may not have the appropriate payment conditions assigned.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Maintain Payment Terms:
  
  Go to the customer or vendor master record and ensure that payment terms are maintained.
  You can do this by navigating to:
  
  For Customers: Transaction code XD02 (Change Customer) or FD02 (Change Customer - Financial).
  For Vendors: Transaction code XK02 (Change Vendor).
  
  
  In the relevant view (Sales Area for customers or Accounting for vendors), check the payment terms field and enter the appropriate payment terms.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  If the payment terms are correctly maintained but the error persists, check the configuration settings in the SAP system.
  Use transaction code SPRO to access the configuration menu and navigate to:
  
  Sales and Distribution > Basic Functions > Payment Terms to ensure that the payment terms are correctly defined and active.
  
  
  
  
  
  Review Document Type Settings:
  
  Ensure that the document type you are using allows for the payment terms you are trying to apply. This can also be checked in the configuration settings.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, try to reprocess the transaction that generated the error to see if the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  XD02 - Change Customer
  FD02 - Change Customer (Financial)
  XK02 - Change Vendor
  SPRO - Customizing Implementation Guide
  
  
  Payment Terms: Payment terms define the conditions under which a customer or vendor is expected to make payments. They can include details such as discounts for early payment, due dates, and other relevant terms.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on maintaining customer and vendor master data and configuring payment terms.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be necessary to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant for further investigation.