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