How To Fix EPS004 - BB procedure in contract account &1 is not from the payment scheme cat.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EPS - Payment Scheme

• Message number: 004

• Message text: BB procedure in contract account &1 is not from the payment scheme cat.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EPS004 - BB procedure in contract account &1 is not from the payment scheme cat. ?

  The SAP error message EPS004 indicates that there is an issue with the billing procedure in a contract account that is not aligned with the expected payment scheme category. This error typically arises in the context of billing and invoicing processes within SAP, particularly in the Financial Accounting (FI) or Contract Accounts Receivable and Payable (FI-CA) modules.
  Cause:
  The error message "EPS004 BB procedure in contract account &1 is not from the payment scheme cat." usually occurs due to one of the following reasons:
  
  
  Mismatch in Billing Procedure: The billing procedure assigned to the contract account does not match the payment scheme category defined in the system. This can happen if the configuration for billing procedures and payment schemes is not aligned.
  
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The payment scheme category may not be correctly configured in the system, or the contract account may have been set up incorrectly.
  
  
  Data Entry Errors: There may be data entry errors in the contract account settings or in the payment scheme configuration.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the EPS004 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Contract Account Configuration:
  
  Go to the contract account in question and verify the billing procedure assigned to it.
  Ensure that the billing procedure is compatible with the payment scheme category.
  
  
  
  Review Payment Scheme Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration of the payment scheme in the SAP system. Ensure that the payment scheme category is correctly defined and that it corresponds to the billing procedure used in the contract account.
  
  
  
  Adjust Billing Procedure:
  
  If necessary, change the billing procedure assigned to the contract account to one that is compatible with the payment scheme category.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for specific configuration settings related to billing procedures and payment schemes.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary adjustments, perform a test transaction to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes such as FP03 (Display Contract Account), FP02 (Change Contract Account), or OBBZ (Define Payment Scheme) to access and modify the relevant settings.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional insights or solutions related to this error message.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the appropriate permissions to make changes to contract accounts and payment schemes in the SAP system.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to engage with your SAP support team or consult with an SAP expert for further assistance.