How To Fix EPS034 - Cannot print change notification for payment scheme &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EPS - Payment Scheme

• Message number: 034

• Message text: Cannot print change notification for payment scheme &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EPS034 - Cannot print change notification for payment scheme &1 ?

  The SAP error message EPS034 "Cannot print change notification for payment scheme &1" typically occurs in the context of payment processing, particularly when there is an issue with generating or printing notifications related to payment schemes.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The payment scheme may not be properly configured in the system.
  Output Type Issues: The output type for the change notification may not be set up correctly or may be missing.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to print or generate notifications.
  Technical Issues: There could be underlying technical issues, such as problems with the print program or spool requests.
  Data Issues: There may be missing or incorrect data related to the payment scheme that prevents the notification from being generated.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Verify that the payment scheme is correctly configured in the system. This includes checking the settings in the relevant customizing transactions (e.g., transaction OBPM1 for payment methods).
  
  
  
  Output Type Setup:
  
  Ensure that the output type for the change notification is defined and correctly assigned to the payment scheme. You can check this in transaction NACE (Output Types) and ensure that the necessary conditions are met for the output to be triggered.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Confirm that the user has the necessary authorizations to execute the print function. This can be checked in transaction SU53 or by consulting with your security team.
  
  
  
  Review Print Program:
  
  Check if the print program associated with the output type is functioning correctly. You can test the print program in transaction SE38 or SE80.
  
  
  
  Check Spool Requests:
  
  Look at the spool requests in transaction SP01 to see if there are any errors or issues with the spool output that might be causing the problem.
  
  
  
  Data Validation:
  
  Ensure that all required data for the payment scheme is present and correct. This includes checking for any missing entries in the relevant master data.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  NACE: For output type configuration.
  OBPM1: For payment method configuration.
  SE38/SE80: For checking and executing print programs.
  SP01: For monitoring spool requests.
  SU53: For checking authorization issues.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to payment processing and output management for further insights into configuration and troubleshooting.
  
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or reach out to SAP support for more specialized assistance.