How To Fix 5K446 - Enter either ongoing payment or pay schedule, but not both

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5K - HR: Messages for Canada

• Message number: 446

• Message text: Enter either ongoing payment or pay schedule, but not both

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5K446 - Enter either ongoing payment or pay schedule, but not both ?

  The SAP error message 5K446 ("Enter either ongoing payment or pay schedule, but not both") typically occurs in the context of payment processing, particularly when dealing with payment plans or schedules in SAP's financial modules. This error indicates that the system has detected conflicting input where both an ongoing payment and a pay schedule have been specified, which is not allowed.
  Cause:
  The error arises when:
  
  You are trying to create or modify a payment plan or payment schedule in SAP.
  Both an ongoing payment amount and a pay schedule have been entered in the same transaction or screen.
  The system requires you to choose one method of payment processing, but not both simultaneously.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you should:
  
  Review Input Fields: Check the fields where you have entered payment information. Ensure that you have only filled in either the ongoing payment field or the pay schedule field, but not both.
  Clear Conflicting Fields: If you have inadvertently filled both fields, clear one of them based on your intended payment method:
  
  If you want to set up an ongoing payment, remove any entries in the pay schedule fields.
  If you want to use a pay schedule, remove any entries in the ongoing payment fields.
  
  
  Save Changes: After making the necessary adjustments, try saving the transaction again.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or user manuals related to payment processing for more detailed guidance on setting up payment plans and schedules.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with the relevant transaction codes (e.g., F110 for automatic payment transactions) that may be involved in the payment processing workflow.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the appropriate permissions to make changes to payment plans or schedules, as restrictions may also lead to errors.
  Consult SAP Support: If the issue persists after following the above steps, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and proceed with your payment processing tasks in SAP.