How To Fix EPIC_PRTL_PYMNT_LGC010 - Posting date of payment item not in budget cycle of items in group &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EPIC_PRTL_PYMNT_LGC - EPIC_PRTL_PYMNT_LGC

• Message number: 010

• Message text: Posting date of payment item not in budget cycle of items in group &1

What causes this issue?

The posting dates of the selected payment items are not within the
budget cycle of the relevant items with the same group ID. Items
relevant for an invoice include the following items:
Credit memos and partial payment requests with a reference to the
invoice
Other relevant items that have the same group ID as the invoice with the
matching selection criteria (for example, same vendor, company code,
business area, house bank ID, payment method, sending company code, and
paying company code) and opposite credit/debit indicator
To process the payment, the budget cycle of these items must contain the
posting date of the relevant invoice.

System Response

The system terminates the payment process.

How to fix this error?

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

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EPIC_PRTL_PYMNT_LGC010 - Posting date of payment item not in budget cycle of items in group &1 ?

  The SAP error message EPIC_PRTL_PYMNT_LGC010 indicates that there is a mismatch between the posting date of a payment item and the budget cycle of the items in the specified group. This typically occurs in the context of budget management and financial postings within SAP, particularly when dealing with budgetary controls.
  Cause:
  
  Posting Date Mismatch: The posting date of the payment item falls outside the defined budget cycle for the items in the specified group. Each budget cycle has specific start and end dates, and if the posting date does not fall within this range, the error will occur.
  Incorrect Budget Configuration: The budget configuration may not be set up correctly, leading to discrepancies between the posting dates and the budget cycle.
  Group Configuration Issues: The group to which the payment item belongs may not have a valid budget cycle defined, or the budget cycle may not align with the posting date.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Posting Date: Verify the posting date of the payment item. Ensure that it falls within the budget cycle defined for the group in question.
  Review Budget Cycle Settings: Go to the budget management settings in SAP and check the configuration of the budget cycle for the relevant group. Make sure that the budget cycle is correctly defined and that the posting date is within the allowed range.
  Adjust Posting Date: If possible, adjust the posting date of the payment item to fall within the budget cycle.
  Consult with Finance Team: If you are unsure about the budget cycle or how to adjust it, consult with your finance or budgeting team to ensure compliance with financial policies.
  Transaction Codes: Use transaction codes like S_ALR_87013611 (for budget reports) or FMBB (for budget adjustments) to analyze and adjust budget settings.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Budget Control: Understanding how budget control works in SAP is crucial. Familiarize yourself with the budgetary control settings and how they relate to financial postings.
  SAP Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on budget management and error handling.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to view and modify budget settings in SAP.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and ensure that your payment items are correctly aligned with the budget cycles.