How To Fix CRMS4_PS_TOOLS_UI160 - Payment frequency type &3 does not exist (GPD item versID &1, itemID &2)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CRMS4_PS_TOOLS_UI - Messages for UI functions

• Message number: 160

• Message text: Payment frequency type &3 does not exist (GPD item versID &1, itemID &2)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CRMS4_PS_TOOLS_UI160 - Payment frequency type &3 does not exist (GPD item versID &1, itemID &2) ?

  The SAP error message "CRMS4_PS_TOOLS_UI160 Payment frequency type &3 does not exist (GPD item versID &1, itemID &2)" typically occurs in the context of SAP CRM (Customer Relationship Management) when dealing with payment terms or frequency types that are not defined in the system. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  Cause:
  
  
  Missing Payment Frequency Type: The error indicates that the payment frequency type specified (represented by &3) does not exist in the system. This could be due to:
  
  The payment frequency type not being defined in the configuration.
  A typo or incorrect reference in the transaction or configuration.
  The payment frequency type being deleted or deactivated.
  
  
  
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data being processed, such as incorrect version IDs (versID &1) or item IDs (itemID &2) that do not correspond to valid entries in the system.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Navigate to the configuration settings for payment frequency types in SAP. This is usually found under the relevant customizing path in SPRO (SAP Project Reference Object).
  Ensure that the payment frequency type you are trying to use is defined and active.
  
  
  
  Verify Data:
  
  Check the specific GPD (Global Product Data) item with the provided version ID and item ID to ensure that it is correctly set up and that the payment frequency type is valid.
  Look for any discrepancies in the data that might lead to this error.
  
  
  
  Create or Update Payment Frequency Type:
  
  If the payment frequency type does not exist, you may need to create it. This can typically be done in the customizing settings.
  If it exists but is inactive, consider reactivating it.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources for any additional context or specific steps related to the error message.
  
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user executing the transaction has the necessary authorizations to access and modify payment frequency types.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like SPRO for configuration, or SE11 to check the database table entries related to payment frequency types.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide patches or updates.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.