How To Fix EPS049 - There is more than one active payment scheme for contract &1 on &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EPS - Payment Scheme

• Message number: 049

• Message text: There is more than one active payment scheme for contract &1 on &2

What causes this issue?

During current processing, the system has determined that more than one
active payment scheme exists on &V2& for contract &V1&. This leads to
data inconsistencies.

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

System Response

Program termination (if necessary, with a short dump)

How to fix this error?

Note the message, the data and entries that lead to this error.
Create a problem message for SAP.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EPS049 - There is more than one active payment scheme for contract &1 on &2 ?

  The SAP error message EPS049 indicates that there is more than one active payment scheme for a specific contract on a given date. This situation typically arises in the context of contract management or billing processes within SAP, particularly in modules like SAP Convergent Charging (SAP CC) or SAP Contract Accounts Receivable and Payable (SAP FI-CA).
  Cause:
  
  
  Multiple Payment Schemes: The primary cause of this error is that the contract in question has multiple payment schemes that are active at the same time. This can happen if:
  
  The payment schemes were not properly deactivated when a new one was created.
  There was an error in the configuration or setup of the payment schemes.
  Changes were made to the contract that resulted in multiple active payment schemes.
  
  
  
  Date Overlap: The error may also occur if the active payment schemes have overlapping validity periods, meaning they are both set to be active on the same date.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the EPS049 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Review Active Payment Schemes:
  
  Go to the contract in question and check the active payment schemes.
  Identify all the payment schemes that are currently active for the contract.
  
  
  
  Deactivate Unnecessary Payment Schemes:
  
  If you find multiple active payment schemes, determine which one should remain active.
  Deactivate the other payment schemes that are not needed. This can usually be done in the contract management or billing configuration settings.
  
  
  
  Check Validity Periods:
  
  Ensure that the validity periods of the payment schemes do not overlap. Adjust the start and end dates as necessary to ensure that only one payment scheme is active at any given time.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or your organization's internal guidelines for managing payment schemes and contracts to ensure compliance with best practices.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, test the contract processing again to ensure that the error has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use specific transaction codes to access contract management or payment scheme settings, such as:
  
  FPL9 for managing payment plans.
  FBL1N for vendor line items, if applicable.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. SAP Notes can provide additional insights or solutions that may be specific to your version of SAP.
  
  
  User Roles and Permissions: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to make changes to contracts and payment schemes.
  
  
  Consult with SAP Support: If the issue persists after following the above steps, consider reaching out to SAP Support for further assistance.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the EPS049 error and ensure that your contract has a single active payment scheme.