How To Fix T2228 - The maximum term may not be shorter than the minimum term

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: T2 - General Treasury

• Message number: 228

• Message text: The maximum term may not be shorter than the minimum term

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message T2228 - The maximum term may not be shorter than the minimum term ?

  The SAP error message T2228, "The maximum term may not be shorter than the minimum term," typically occurs in the context of defining payment terms or installment plans in the SAP system. This error indicates that there is a configuration issue where the maximum term (the longest duration allowed for a payment or installment) is set to a value that is shorter than the minimum term (the shortest duration allowed).
  Cause:
  
  Configuration Error: The payment terms or installment plan settings in the SAP system have been incorrectly configured. Specifically, the maximum term is set to a value that is less than the minimum term.
  Data Entry Error: During the creation or modification of payment terms, incorrect values may have been entered for the minimum and maximum terms.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to check and adjust the configuration of the payment terms or installment plan:
  
  
  Access Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP Easy Access screen.
  Navigate to the configuration settings for payment terms. This is usually found under:
  
  SPRO ? Financial Accounting ? Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable ? Business Transactions ? Incoming Payments ? Define Payment Terms.
  
  
  
  
  
  Check Payment Terms:
  
  Locate the specific payment term that is causing the error.
  Review the values set for the minimum and maximum terms.
  
  
  
  Adjust Values:
  
  Ensure that the maximum term is greater than or equal to the minimum term. If necessary, adjust the values accordingly.
  For example, if the minimum term is set to 30 days, the maximum term should be set to 30 days or more.
  
  
  
  Save Changes:
  
  After making the necessary adjustments, save the changes.
  
  
  
  Test the Configuration:
  
  Try to execute the transaction that previously resulted in the error to ensure that the issue has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files for more detailed information on configuring payment terms and installment plans.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as OBB8 (for defining payment terms) and OBB9 (for defining installment plans).
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to configuration settings in SAP.
  
  If the issue persists after making the adjustments, it may be helpful to consult with your SAP support team or refer to SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error message.