How To Fix EK815 - You cannot remove pymt plan type from contract &1; An active plan exists

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 815

• Message text: You cannot remove pymt plan type from contract &1; An active plan exists

What causes this issue?

You tried to remove a <DS:GLOS.CE3D29A77D72D411BA570800060D888B>payment
plan category</> from contract &v1&, although an active payment plan
still exists for this contract.
This action would result in the
<DS:GLOS.2A7E8A9C5C28D311B60F0060B03C2BFF>payment plan</> being
terminated incorrectly.

System Response

INCLUDE ISU_VERARB OBJECT DOKU ID TX

How to fix this error?

Delete the starting month from the contract to terminate the payment
plan.
The payment plan will then be terminated automatically during the next
invoicing run.

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.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EK815 - You cannot remove pymt plan type from contract &1; An active plan exists ?

  The SAP error message EK815 indicates that you are trying to remove a payment plan type from a contract, but there is an active payment plan associated with that contract. This error typically occurs in the context of purchasing contracts or agreements where payment plans are defined.
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that the contract you are trying to modify has an active payment plan that is currently in use. SAP does not allow the removal of a payment plan type if there are existing entries or activities linked to it.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Active Payment Plans: 
  
  Navigate to the contract in question and check the payment plans associated with it. You can do this by going to the contract details and reviewing the payment plan section.
  
  
  
  Deactivate or Remove the Payment Plan:
  
  If you find that there is an active payment plan, you will need to either deactivate it or remove it before you can change the payment plan type. 
  To deactivate, you may need to go to the payment plan management section and find the option to deactivate or delete the payment plan.
  
  
  
  Consult with Stakeholders:
  
  If the payment plan is still needed for ongoing transactions, consult with relevant stakeholders (e.g., finance or procurement teams) to determine the best course of action.
  
  
  
  Use Transaction Codes:
  
  You can use transaction codes like ME33K (Display Contract) or ME32K (Change Contract) to view and modify the contract details.
  
  
  
  Check for Dependencies:
  
  Ensure that there are no other dependencies or linked documents that might be preventing the removal of the payment plan type.
  
  
  
  System Configuration:
  
  If you believe that the payment plan should be removable but the system is not allowing it, check with your SAP administrator or support team to ensure that there are no configuration issues.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on managing contracts and payment plans.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes for contract management (e.g., ME31K for creating contracts, ME32K for changing contracts).
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to modify contracts and payment plans in SAP.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or refer to SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.