How To Fix EDEREG146 - Enter a valid payment class

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EDEREG - Messages for Deregulation Scenarios

• Message number: 146

• Message text: Enter a valid payment class

What causes this issue?

In the contract data for installation &v1&, you have specified a payment
class for the service provider &v2& and the invoicing service provider
&v3&. This payment class is not defined as a permissible payment class
in the service provider agreement for the two service providers.

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?

Specify a payment class that is defined in the service provider
agreement for the service providers.
Proposal for the payment class from the service provider agreement for
the service providers: &v4&.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EDEREG146 - Enter a valid payment class ?

  The SAP error message EDEREG146: Enter a valid payment class typically occurs in the context of the SAP system when dealing with payment processing, particularly in the area of electronic payments or payment processing configurations. This error indicates that the system expects a valid payment class to be entered, but the input provided is either missing or incorrect.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Payment Class: The payment class field is left blank or not filled in correctly.
  Invalid Payment Class: The payment class entered does not exist in the system or is not configured properly.
  Configuration Issues: The payment class may not be set up in the relevant configuration settings in SAP.
  User Authorization: The user may not have the necessary permissions to access or use the specified payment class.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Input: Ensure that the payment class field is filled in correctly. Verify that you are entering a valid payment class that exists in the system.
  Configuration Review: 
  
  Go to the configuration settings in SAP (usually in the SPRO transaction) and check the settings for payment classes.
  Ensure that the payment class you are trying to use is defined and configured correctly.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files to understand the valid payment classes for your specific version and configuration of SAP.
  User Permissions: Check if the user has the necessary authorizations to access the payment class. If not, contact your SAP security administrator to grant the required permissions.
  Testing: If changes are made to the configuration, test the payment process again to see if the error persists.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like SPRO for configuration, FBZP for payment program configuration, or OBPM1 for payment methods.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the EDEREG146 error and successfully process payments in SAP.