How To Fix TU088 - With annual payer one combination in 'Allowable date' must read 12;1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: TU - Billing/Scheduling/Budget Billing

• Message number: 088

• Message text: With annual payer one combination in 'Allowable date' must read 12;1

What causes this issue?

You have selected the <LS>Annual payer</> field. To ensure that a
suitable annual budget billing amount due date is generated, you must
enter the combination 12/1 in the <LS>Allowable date</> field.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

If you wish to use the <LS>Annual payer</> field, enter the combination
12/1 in the <LS>Allowable date</> field.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message TU088 - With annual payer one combination in 'Allowable date' must read 12;1 ?

  The SAP error message TU088 typically relates to issues with the configuration of payment terms or billing settings in the SAP system, particularly when dealing with annual payers. The message indicates that there is a specific requirement for the "Allowable date" field, which must be set to a certain value (in this case, 12;1).
  Cause:
  
  Configuration Issue: The error often arises from incorrect configuration in the payment terms or billing settings for annual payers. The system expects a specific format or value in the "Allowable date" field.
  Data Entry Error: There may be a mistake in how the data was entered for the payer or the billing document, leading to a mismatch with the expected values.
  Master Data Issues: The customer master data or vendor master data may not be set up correctly, particularly in relation to payment terms or billing cycles.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Payment Terms Configuration:
  
  Navigate to the configuration settings for payment terms in SAP (Transaction code: OBB8).
  Ensure that the payment terms for annual payers are correctly defined and that the "Allowable date" is set to 12;1 as required.
  
  
  
  Review Customer/Vendor Master Data:
  
  Check the customer or vendor master data (Transaction code: XD02 for customers or XK02 for vendors).
  Ensure that the payment terms and billing settings are correctly assigned to the relevant master records.
  
  
  
  Adjust Billing Document:
  
  If the error occurs during the creation of a billing document, review the document for any discrepancies in the payment terms or allowable dates.
  Make necessary adjustments to align with the expected values.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on the error message TU088 and its implications.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking configurations and data, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as OBB8 (Payment Terms), XD02 (Change Customer), and XK02 (Change Vendor).
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to error TU088 for additional insights or patches that may address the issue.
  User Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed, providing insights or solutions from other users' experiences.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the TU088 error in your SAP system.