How To Fix EDER068 - Enter a valid payment class in contract &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EDER - IS-U Deregulation

• Message number: 068

• Message text: Enter a valid payment class in contract &1

What causes this issue?

You cannot invoice contract &V1& in a deregulated scenario because you
have not entered the payment class in the contract.

System Response

The current invoicing unit for contract account &V2& has been cancelled.

How to fix this error?

Enter a valid payment class in the contract.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EDER068 - Enter a valid payment class in contract &1 ?

  The SAP error message EDER068, which states "Enter a valid payment class in contract &1," typically occurs in the context of contract management or billing processes within SAP. This error indicates that the payment class for a specific contract is either missing or invalid.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Payment Class: The contract in question does not have a payment class assigned.
  Invalid Payment Class: The payment class assigned to the contract is not recognized by the system, possibly due to incorrect configuration or data entry.
  Configuration Issues: The payment class may not be defined in the system or may not be properly linked to the relevant contract type.
  Data Entry Errors: There may be typographical errors or incorrect values entered in the contract details.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Contract Details:
  
  Navigate to the contract in question and verify if the payment class field is filled in correctly.
  If it is empty, enter a valid payment class.
  
  
  
  Validate Payment Class:
  
  Ensure that the payment class you are trying to use is valid and exists in the system. You can check this in the configuration settings or by consulting with your SAP administrator.
  
  
  
  Configuration Review:
  
  If you have access, check the configuration settings for payment classes in the relevant module (e.g., Sales and Distribution, Contract Management).
  Ensure that the payment class is correctly defined and linked to the appropriate contract types.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific details on valid payment classes and their configurations.
  
  
  
  User Authorization:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to contract details or configurations.
  
  
  
  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: You may need to use transaction codes like ME31K (Create Contract) or ME32K (Change Contract) to access and modify contract details.
  Payment Class Configuration: The payment class can often be configured in the IMG (Implementation Guide) under the relevant module settings.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the EDER068 error and ensure that the contract has a valid payment class assigned.