How To Fix WS587 - Terms of payment changed from &1 to &2. Adjusting payment key

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WS - Supplier Billing Document

• Message number: 587

• Message text: Terms of payment changed from &1 to &2. Adjusting payment key

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WS587 - Terms of payment changed from &1 to &2. Adjusting payment key ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation of the SAP error message:
  
  SAP Message:
  WS587 - Terms of payment changed from &1 to &2. Adjusting payment key
  
  Cause:
  This message occurs during the processing of financial documents (such as vendor invoices or customer payments) when the terms of payment (payment terms) have been changed from one value (&1) to another (&2). Because the payment terms influence the due date and the payment method, SAP automatically adjusts the payment key accordingly to ensure the payment run and clearing processes work correctly.
  In other words, the system detects a discrepancy between the originally entered terms of payment and the current terms of payment, and it updates the payment key to match the new terms.
  
  When does it occur?
  
  When you change the terms of payment on an invoice or credit memo.
  When the system automatically updates payment terms during document processing.
  During automatic clearing or payment proposal runs where payment terms are recalculated or adjusted.
  When posting or changing vendor/customer line items and the terms of payment differ from the original.
  
  
  What does it mean?
  
  The system is informing you that it has detected a change in the terms of payment.
  To maintain consistency and correctness in payment processing, SAP adjusts the payment key (which controls how payments are processed, e.g., partial payment, full payment, etc.).
  This is usually an informational message (warning or info), not an error that stops processing.
  
  
  Solution / How to handle it:
  
  Review the terms of payment: Check if the change in terms of payment is intentional and correct.
  Verify the payment key: Ensure that the adjusted payment key aligns with your payment processing requirements.
  Accept the message: Since this is typically an informational message, you can proceed with the posting or processing.
  If unexpected: Investigate why the terms of payment changed. It could be due to master data changes, user input errors, or system defaults.
  Adjust master data if needed: If the terms of payment are incorrect in the vendor/customer master or document, correct them to avoid repeated changes.
  Check configuration: Payment terms and payment keys are linked in customizing (transaction code OBB8 for payment terms, and OBB9 for payment methods). Ensure these are set up correctly.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Terms of Payment (ZTERM): Defines the payment due date, cash discount periods, etc.
  Payment Key: Controls how payments are processed in the system (e.g., full payment, partial payment, payment block).
  Transaction Codes:
  
  FB60 / FB70: Enter vendor/customer invoices.
  F-28 / F-53: Post incoming/outgoing payments.
  OBB8: Customize terms of payment.
  OBB9: Customize payment methods.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Sometimes SAP releases notes related to payment processing and terms of payment changes.
  Payment Run (F110): The payment key and terms of payment influence the payment proposal and run.
  
  
  Summary:
  The message WS587 is an informational message indicating that the system has detected a change in the terms of payment and has adjusted the payment key accordingly to maintain payment processing integrity. Usually, no action is required unless the change is unexpected or incorrect, in which case you should review and correct the terms of payment or related master data/configuration.
  
  If you want, I can help you with specific steps to check or correct the terms of payment or payment key settings!