How To Fix CRM_PRODUCT_FINANCE145 - Payment frequency &1 is not a valid value

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CRM_PRODUCT_FINANCE - Message Class for CRM_PRODUCT_FINANCE Development Class

• Message number: 145

• Message text: Payment frequency &1 is not a valid value

What causes this issue?

You created an entry for flow category &v2& with payment frequency &v1&
in the payment structure. This payment frequency is not contained in the
permitted values for payment frequency in the financing product,
however.

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?

Enter a valid payment frequency or supplement the valid payment
frequencies in the financing product accordingly for multi-value set
types.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CRM_PRODUCT_FINANCE145 - Payment frequency &1 is not a valid value ?

  The SAP error message "CRM_PRODUCT_FINANCE145 Payment frequency &1 is not a valid value" typically occurs in the context of SAP CRM (Customer Relationship Management) when dealing with financial products or services. This error indicates that the payment frequency value provided (represented by &1) is not recognized as a valid option in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Payment Frequency: The payment frequency value entered does not match any of the predefined values in the system. This could be due to a typo, incorrect configuration, or an unsupported frequency type.
  Configuration Issues: The payment frequency options may not be properly configured in the system. This could happen if the relevant customizing settings have not been maintained.
  Data Entry Error: Users may have entered an incorrect value manually, leading to the error.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Payment Frequency Values:
  
  Verify the payment frequency value you are trying to use. Ensure it matches one of the valid options defined in the system.
  Common payment frequencies include monthly, quarterly, annually, etc. Make sure you are using the correct terminology and format.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Go to the customizing settings in SAP (transaction code SPRO) and navigate to the relevant section for financial products or payment terms.
  Check if the payment frequency values are defined correctly. If not, you may need to add or modify the entries.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to the SAP documentation or help files for the specific module you are working with. This can provide insights into valid payment frequency values and how to configure them.
  
  
  
  User Training:
  
  Ensure that users are trained on the correct values to use for payment frequencies to minimize data entry errors.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SPRO (Customizing), SE11 (Data Dictionary), or SE37 (Function Modules) to investigate further.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Testing: After making changes, conduct thorough testing to ensure that the error does not reoccur and that the payment frequency functions as expected.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and ensure that valid payment frequency values are used in your SAP CRM system.