How To Fix EPS051 - There is more than one cancelled payment scheme for contract &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EPS - Payment Scheme

• Message number: 051

• Message text: There is more than one cancelled payment scheme for contract &1

What causes this issue?

During current processing (move-out reversal or disconnection of an
installation), the system has determined that more than one interrupted
payment scheme exists for contract &V1&.
This leads to data inconsistency.

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

System Response

Processing is terminated.

How to fix this error?

Note the message, data and entries that caused the error.
Send a problem message to SAP.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EPS051 - There is more than one cancelled payment scheme for contract &1 ?

  The SAP error message EPS051 indicates that there is more than one canceled payment scheme associated with a specific contract. This situation typically arises in the context of contract management or payment processing within SAP, where the system expects a unique payment scheme for a contract but finds multiple entries marked as canceled.
  Cause:
  
  
  Multiple Canceled Payment Schemes: The primary cause of this error is that there are multiple payment schemes linked to the contract, and all of them are in a canceled state. This can happen due to data entry errors, system migrations, or incorrect processing of payment schemes.
  
  
  Data Integrity Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the database where the payment schemes are stored, leading to multiple entries for the same contract.
  
  
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect configuration in the payment processing settings or contract management settings can also lead to this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Review Payment Schemes: Check the payment schemes associated with the contract in question. You can do this by navigating to the relevant transaction in SAP (e.g., using transaction codes like SE16 or SE11 to view the database tables related to payment schemes).
  
  
  Identify Canceled Schemes: Identify all the canceled payment schemes for the contract. You may need to look for entries in tables such as V_TFKP (Payment Scheme) or similar tables that store payment scheme information.
  
  
  Delete or Reactivate: Depending on your business process, you may need to delete the unnecessary canceled payment schemes or reactivate one of them if it was canceled in error. Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make these changes.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for specific guidelines on handling payment schemes and contracts.
  
  
  Check Configuration: If the issue persists, review the configuration settings related to payment processing and contract management to ensure they are set up correctly.
  
  
  Testing: After making changes, test the contract processing again to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SE16, SE11, ME23N, or others that may help you navigate through the contract and payment scheme data.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. SAP Notes can provide additional insights or solutions.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that you have the appropriate roles and authorizations to view and modify payment schemes and contracts in SAP.
  
  If the problem continues after following these steps, it may be beneficial to engage with your SAP support team or a consultant who specializes in SAP contract management and payment processing.