How To Fix EPS055 - Payment scheme cannot be created because the date is invalid

EPS055 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EPS - Payment Scheme

• Message number: 055

• Message text: Payment scheme cannot be created because the date is invalid

What causes this issue?

You tried to create a payment scheme for contract &V2&. This is not
possible because interim or periodic billing is planned in meter reading
unit &V3& for &V1&. This date is within the minimum number of days
permitted between the creation date of a payment scheme and the creation
of the next bill. The minimum number of days is defined in the table :
Control parameter for payment scheme (TE637).

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?

When you create the payment scheme, set the date after &V1&.
Change the settings in the control parameter for payment scheme table
(TE637).

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

EPS055 - Details

• The SAP error message EPS055, which states "Payment scheme cannot be created because the date is invalid," typically occurs when there is an issue with the date format or the date values being used in the payment scheme configuration. Here are some potential causes, solutions, and related information for this error:
  Causes:
  
  Invalid Date Format: The date entered may not conform to the expected format (e.g., DD/MM/YYYY or MM/DD/YYYY).
  Date Out of Range: The date may be outside the acceptable range defined in the system settings (e.g., a date in the past or a future date that is too far ahead).
  System Settings: The configuration settings for the payment scheme may not allow for the specified date.
  Missing Date Fields: Required date fields may be left blank or not filled in correctly.
  Calendar Settings: The fiscal year or calendar settings in the system may not align with the date being used.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Date Format: Ensure that the