F5233 - Cash discount may only be granted up to & %

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: F5 - Document Editing

• Message number: 233

• Message text: Cash discount may only be granted up to & %

What causes this issue?

You attempted to enter a greater cash discount value than is permitted.

System Response

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

Cash discounts can only be granted if they are within tolerance limits.

How to fix this error?

Do one of the following:
Enter a lower cash discount amount or enter a higher cash discount base
amount (if the cash discount base amount is not the total amount).
Enter a new tolerance limit for the relevant company code in
<DS:TRAN.OBA4>Customizing</>.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message F5233 - Cash discount may only be granted up to & % ?

  The SAP error message F5233 indicates that a cash discount cannot be granted beyond a specified percentage. This error typically arises during the processing of invoices or payments when the cash discount applied exceeds the limits set in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Configuration Settings: The cash discount percentage is defined in the vendor or customer master data or in the terms of payment. If the discount applied exceeds this percentage, the system will trigger this error.
  Invoice Amount: The cash discount may be calculated based on the invoice amount, and if the discount exceeds the allowed percentage, the error will occur.
  Payment Terms: The payment terms associated with the transaction may have specific limits on cash discounts that are being violated.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Payment Terms: Review the payment terms assigned to the vendor or customer. Ensure that the cash discount percentage is correctly configured and matches the intended discount.
  Adjust Cash Discount: If the cash discount being applied is indeed too high, adjust it to comply with the allowed percentage.
  Vendor/Customer Master Data: Verify the vendor or customer master data to ensure that the cash discount settings are correct. You can do this by navigating to the relevant master data transaction (e.g., XK02 for vendors, XD02 for customers).
  Configuration Settings: If necessary, consult with your SAP configuration team to review the settings in the Financial Accounting (FI) module related to cash discounts. This may involve checking the configuration in the SPRO transaction under Financial Accounting > Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable > Business Transactions > Cash Discounts.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for further details on cash discount configurations and limitations.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  User Exits or BAdIs: If your organization has custom logic implemented, check if there are any user exits or BAdIs that might affect cash discount calculations.
  Testing: After making any changes, conduct tests to ensure that the error no longer occurs and that cash discounts are applied correctly.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to engage with your SAP support team or consult with an SAP expert for further troubleshooting.