How To Fix CRMS4_PS_CUST014 - Use of frequency type &1 as payment frequency type not allowed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CRMS4_PS_CUST - Messages regarding Customizing

• Message number: 014

• Message text: Use of frequency type &1 as payment frequency type not allowed

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CRMS4_PS_CUST014 - Use of frequency type &1 as payment frequency type not allowed ?

  The SAP error message CRMS4_PS_CUST014 indicates that there is an issue with the payment frequency type being used in a particular context, likely related to a customer relationship management (CRM) or project system (PS) scenario. The message states that the specified frequency type (denoted as &1) is not allowed for use as a payment frequency type.
  Cause:
  The error typically arises due to one of the following reasons:
  
  Invalid Frequency Type: The frequency type you are trying to use is not configured or is not valid for the payment frequency in the system.
  Configuration Issues: The payment frequency types may not be properly set up in the system configuration, or the specific frequency type has not been assigned to the relevant payment terms.
  Business Rules: There may be business rules or constraints that restrict the use of certain frequency types for payment processing.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Frequency Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings in SAP and verify the payment frequency types defined in the system.
  Ensure that the frequency type you are trying to use is correctly configured and allowed for payment processing.
  
  
  
  Review Payment Terms:
  
  Check the payment terms associated with the transaction or document you are working on. Ensure that the payment frequency type aligns with the allowed types for those payment terms.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review the SAP documentation or help files related to payment frequency types to understand the valid configurations and any restrictions that may apply.
  
  
  
  Adjust the Frequency Type:
  
  If the frequency type is indeed invalid, consider changing it to a valid one that is allowed for payment processing.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue through configuration changes, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance. They may provide insights specific to your system setup.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like SPRO (to access the configuration settings) or SE11 (to check table definitions) to investigate the issue further.
  Tables: Look into relevant tables that store frequency types and payment terms, such as T052 (Payment Terms) and T052U (Payment Terms: Frequency Types).
  User Exits or BAdIs: If there are custom developments in your SAP system, check if any user exits or BAdIs (Business Add-Ins) are affecting the payment frequency type logic.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a suitable solution.