How To Fix AU211 - Payment pattern & must be a factor of the posting periods.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AU - FI-AA utility program error messages

• Message number: 211

• Message text: Payment pattern & must be a factor of the posting periods.

What causes this issue?

The specified payment pattern (every &V1& periods) is not a
factor of the number of posting periods per year.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

As the payment pattern, specify a value by which the number of
posting periods can be divided.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AU211 - Payment pattern & must be a factor of the posting periods. ?

  The SAP error message AU211, which states "Payment pattern & must be a factor of the posting periods," typically occurs in the context of financial transactions, particularly when dealing with payment terms and schedules in accounts payable or receivable.
  Cause:
  This error arises when the payment pattern defined for a transaction does not align with the posting periods defined in the system. Specifically, the payment pattern must be a divisor of the total number of posting periods. For example, if you have a payment pattern that specifies payments every 3 months, but your posting periods are set up for 4 months, the system will throw this error because 3 is not a factor of 4.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Payment Pattern: Review the payment pattern defined for the transaction. Ensure that it is set up correctly and is intended for the frequency of payments you want to make.
  
  
  Review Posting Periods: Check the configuration of your posting periods in the system. Ensure that the number of posting periods is compatible with the payment pattern. You may need to adjust either the payment pattern or the posting periods.
  
  
  Adjust Payment Terms: If necessary, modify the payment terms to ensure that the payment pattern is a factor of the posting periods. This may involve changing the frequency of payments or the duration of the posting periods.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on configuring payment patterns and posting periods.
  
  
  Testing: After making adjustments, test the transaction again to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like OBB8 (for payment terms) or OB52 (for posting periods) to access the relevant configuration settings.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional insights or fixes related to this error message.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to make changes to payment terms and posting periods in the system.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant who specializes in financial modules.