EK600 - The installment plan terminates at the end of the billing period

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EK - IS-U Accounts Receivable and Payable

• Message number: 600

• Message text: The installment plan terminates at the end of the billing period

What causes this issue?

You tried to create an installment plan whose last installment is due
on &v1&. However, the billing period already ends on &v2&.

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?

You can continue processing. However, budget billing payments for this
budget billing plan cannot be reposted in invoicing if the budget
billing receivables included in the installment plan are not fully
paid. In invoicing the budget billing plans affected are put on an
exception list.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EK600 - The installment plan terminates at the end of the billing period ?

  The SAP error message EK600, which states "The installment plan terminates at the end of the billing period," typically occurs in the context of installment plans for billing in SAP. This error indicates that the installment plan you are trying to process has reached its end date or has been configured to terminate at the end of the current billing period.
  Cause:
  
  End of Installment Plan: The installment plan has reached its defined end date, meaning no further installments can be processed.
  Billing Period Configuration: The configuration of the installment plan may specify that it only lasts for a certain billing period, and you are attempting to process a transaction beyond that period.
  Incorrect Dates: The dates set in the installment plan may not align with the current billing cycle or may have been incorrectly configured.
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Installment Plan Dates: Check the start and end dates of the installment plan to ensure they are set correctly. If the plan has indeed ended, you may need to create a new installment plan.
  Adjust Billing Period: If the billing period needs to be extended, you may need to adjust the configuration of the installment plan to allow for additional billing periods.
  Create a New Plan: If the current installment plan has reached its end, consider creating a new installment plan for the customer or transaction in question.
  Consult Documentation: Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP administrator to understand the specific configuration settings for installment plans in your system.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like FPL9 (Display Installment Plan) or FPL1 (Create Installment Plan) to manage installment plans.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance on managing installment plans.
  User Roles and Permissions: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to create or modify installment plans in the SAP system.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant who specializes in financial modules to further investigate the problem.