How To Fix EPS061 - There are already paid BB amounts for payment scheme &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EPS - Payment Scheme

• Message number: 061

• Message text: There are already paid BB amounts for payment scheme &1

What causes this issue?

You tried to reverse invoicing document &V3& - the document that
adjusted payment scheme &V1& - for &V2&. This is not possible as there
is at least one paid budget billing request for payment scheme &V1& with
a due date that comes after &v2&.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Restart the transaction for reversing invoicing document &V3&. When you
do this, set the indicator <LS>keep budget billing plan</>.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EPS061 - There are already paid BB amounts for payment scheme &1 ?

  The SAP error message EPS061, which states "There are already paid BB amounts for payment scheme &1," typically occurs in the context of payment processing, particularly when dealing with payment schemes in SAP. This error indicates that there are already payments made for the specified payment scheme, and the system is preventing further processing that could lead to inconsistencies.
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Payment Attempts: The error often arises when there is an attempt to process a payment for a payment scheme that has already been settled or paid.
  Incorrect Payment Scheme: The payment scheme being used may not be appropriate for the transaction, or it may have already been finalized.
  Data Integrity Issues: There may be issues with the data integrity in the payment processing module, leading to the system recognizing that payments have already been made.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Payment History: Review the payment history for the specific payment scheme to confirm if payments have already been made. This can be done through transaction codes like F110 (Automatic Payment Transactions) or by checking the relevant payment documents.
  Adjust Payment Scheme: If the payment scheme is incorrect, you may need to adjust it to a valid one that has not been previously paid.
  Reversal of Payments: If a payment was made in error and needs to be reversed, you may need to process a reversal transaction to clear the previous payment before attempting to process a new one.
  Consult Documentation: Review the SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for specific guidelines related to your configuration and payment processing rules.
  System Configuration: Ensure that the configuration for payment schemes is set up correctly in the system. This may involve checking the settings in the Financial Accounting (FI) module.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as F110 (Automatic Payment Transactions), FB03 (Display Document), and FBL1N (Vendor Line Item Display) to investigate payment history.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. SAP Notes can provide insights into specific bugs or configuration issues that may be causing the error.
  User Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view and modify payment transactions, as restrictions may lead to incomplete information.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to engage with your SAP support team or a consultant who specializes in SAP Financials for further assistance.