How To Fix WS440 - Last poss. date for payment in the 1st cond. is &1 days from today

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WS - Supplier Billing Document

• Message number: 440

• Message text: Last poss. date for payment in the 1st cond. is &1 days from today

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WS440 - Last poss. date for payment in the 1st cond. is &1 days from today ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message:
  
  SAP Error Message:
  WS440 - Last poss. date for payment in the 1st cond. is &1 days from today
  
  Meaning / Cause:
  This message occurs during invoice verification or payment processing in SAP when the system checks the payment terms and finds that the last possible payment date (due date) for the first condition (usually the baseline date plus payment terms) is very close to the current date — specifically, it is only &1 days away from today.
  In other words, the payment due date is imminent or has just passed, which might cause issues in payment processing or cash discount calculation.
  This message is a warning or information message indicating that the payment date is very close, and you should verify if the payment terms and dates are correct.
  
  Cause Details:
  
  The payment terms assigned to the vendor or document specify a due date that is very close to the current date.
  The system calculates the last possible payment date based on the payment terms and baseline date.
  If this date is within a certain threshold (e.g., 0 or 1 day from today), SAP issues this message to alert the user.
  This can happen if the invoice is entered late or if the payment terms are very short.
  
  
  Solution / How to Resolve:
  
  
  Check Payment Terms:
  
  Verify the payment terms assigned to the vendor master or the invoice.
  Ensure that the payment terms are correct and reflect the agreed payment period.
  
  
  
  Check Baseline Date:
  
  The baseline date is usually the invoice date or posting date.
  Confirm that the baseline date is correct and not set incorrectly in the past or future.
  
  
  
  Adjust Payment Terms or Dates:
  
  If the payment terms are too short, consider adjusting them to allow a reasonable payment period.
  If the baseline date is incorrect, correct it to reflect the actual invoice date.
  
  
  
  Proceed with Caution:
  
  If the payment date is indeed close, and this is expected, you can proceed with the posting.
  The message is informational/warning and does not necessarily block the transaction.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  In some cases, the tolerance for this message can be adjusted in the payment terms configuration or message control settings.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:  
  
  MIRO (Invoice Verification)  
  FB60 (Enter Vendor Invoice)  
  F-53 (Post Outgoing Payment)  
  
  
  
  Tables:  
  
  T052 (Payment Terms)  
  LFA1 (Vendor Master)  
  
  
  
  Notes / SAP Documentation:  
  
  This message is part of the payment terms validation during invoice entry or payment processing.
  It helps prevent errors related to payment deadlines and cash discount loss.
  
  
  
  
  Summary:
  The WS440 message warns that the last possible payment date for the first payment condition is very close to the current date. Review and confirm payment terms and baseline date to ensure correctness. Adjust if necessary or proceed if the situation is valid.
  
  If you want, I can help you with the exact steps to check or change payment terms or baseline date in your SAP system.