How To Fix EPS005 - Contract &1 does not participate in payment scheme due to BB cycle 00

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EPS - Payment Scheme

• Message number: 005

• Message text: Contract &1 does not participate in payment scheme due to BB cycle 00

What causes this issue?

You tried to create a payment scheme for contract &V1&. However, an
overriding budget billing cycle 00 has been entered for this contract.
As a result, the contract does not participate in the payment scheme.

System Response

Processing is terminated.

How to fix this error?

If you want to create a payment scheme for this contract:
Delete the entry 00 in the field <LS>overriding BB cycle</> in contract
&v1&
Create the payment scheme

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.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EPS005 - Contract &1 does not participate in payment scheme due to BB cycle 00 ?

  The SAP error message EPS005 indicates that a specific contract (denoted by &1) does not participate in the payment scheme due to the BB (Billing Block) cycle being set to 00. This error typically arises in the context of contract management and billing processes within SAP.
  Cause:
  
  
  Billing Block Configuration: The contract in question has a billing block set to 00, which means that it is not eligible for billing or payment processing. This could be due to various reasons, such as:
  
  The contract is still in a draft state.
  The contract has not been fully approved or finalized.
  There are outstanding issues or conditions that need to be resolved before billing can occur.
  
  
  
  Payment Scheme Settings: The payment scheme associated with the contract may not be configured to include contracts with a billing block of 00.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the EPS005 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Contract Status:
  
  Review the status of the contract in question. Ensure that it is fully approved and ready for billing.
  If the contract is in a draft state, finalize it.
  
  
  
  Review Billing Block Settings:
  
  Navigate to the contract details and check the billing block settings. If the billing block is set to 00, you may need to change it to a value that allows billing (e.g., remove the block or set it to a different cycle that permits billing).
  
  
  
  Adjust Payment Scheme:
  
  Verify the payment scheme settings to ensure that it includes contracts with the current billing block configuration. If necessary, modify the payment scheme to accommodate the contract.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or your organization's SAP support team for specific guidelines on managing contracts and billing blocks.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the billing process again to ensure that the error has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes such as VA02 (Change Sales Order), VA03 (Display Sales Order), or ME22N (Change Purchase Order) depending on the context of the contract.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional insights or patches related to this error message.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to contracts and billing settings.
  
  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 contract management and billing processes.