How To Fix WS450 - Cash discount percentage is &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WS - Supplier Billing Document

• Message number: 450

• Message text: Cash discount percentage is &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WS450 - Cash discount percentage is &1 ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation regarding the SAP error message WS450 - Cash discount percentage is &1:
  
  SAP Error Message: WS450 - Cash discount percentage is &1
  
  1. Cause
  The error message WS450 typically occurs during the processing of financial documents (such as vendor invoices or customer payments) when the cash discount percentage entered or calculated is invalid or outside the allowed range.
  
  The placeholder &1 in the message is replaced by the actual cash discount percentage value that triggered the error.
  This usually means the cash discount percentage is either:
  
  Negative,
  Greater than the maximum allowed percentage,
  Or not consistent with the terms defined in the payment terms or master data.
  
  
  
  
  2. When does it occur?
  
  When posting incoming or outgoing payments.
  When entering or calculating cash discounts based on payment terms.
  During automatic payment runs or manual payment processing.
  When the system checks the cash discount percentage against the allowed limits.
  
  
  3. Solution
  To resolve the WS450 error, consider the following steps:
  
  
  Check Payment Terms:
  
  Verify the payment terms assigned to the customer/vendor.
  Ensure the cash discount percentages defined in the payment terms are correct and within valid ranges.
  
  
  
  Review Master Data:
  
  Check the customer/vendor master data for any incorrect or inconsistent payment terms.
  
  
  
  Validate Document Entries:
  
  When entering the invoice or payment document, ensure the cash discount percentage is entered correctly.
  Avoid manual overrides that set invalid discount percentages.
  
  
  
  Adjust Configuration:
  
  If necessary, adjust the allowed cash discount percentages in the configuration (transaction code: OBB8 for payment terms).
  
  
  
  Check for Custom Enhancements:
  
  If there are user exits or custom validations related to cash discounts, verify that they are not causing the error.
  
  
  
  
  4. Additional Information
  
  
  Transaction Codes to Check:
  
  OBB8 – Define Payment Terms
  F-28 – Post Incoming Payments
  F-53 – Post Outgoing Payments
  FB60 / MIRO – Enter Vendor Invoice
  FB70 – Enter Customer Invoice
  
  
  
  Related Notes and Documentation:
  
  SAP Notes related to cash discount calculation errors.
  Review SAP Help Portal documentation on payment terms and cash discount processing.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If the error persists, debugging the program that calculates the cash discount (e.g., in the standard SAP function modules or user exits) can help identify the root cause.
  
  
  
  
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  Error Message
  WS450 - Cash discount percentage is &1
  
  
  Cause
  Invalid cash discount percentage (negative, too high, or inconsistent)
  
  
  Solution
  Verify and correct payment terms, master data, and document entries; adjust configuration if needed
  
  
  Related T-Codes
  OBB8, F-28, F-53, FB60, FB70
  
  
  
  
  If you provide the exact scenario or transaction where this error occurs, I can help with more specific guidance!