How To Fix EPS066 - Invalid weekday for weekly/fortnightly payment frequency

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EPS - Payment Scheme

• Message number: 066

• Message text: Invalid weekday for weekly/fortnightly payment frequency

What causes this issue?

You have entered &V1& as the payment date. This date means that the
payment date is either a Saturday or a Sunday. These are invalid payment
dates for weekly or fortnightly payment frequencies.

System Response

The entry is invalid.

How to fix this error?

Change the date to a valid weekday (Monday to Friday).

Procedure for System Administrators

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EPS066 - Invalid weekday for weekly/fortnightly payment frequency ?

  The SAP error message EPS066 "Invalid weekday for weekly/fortnightly payment frequency" typically occurs in the context of payroll processing or payment scheduling within the SAP system. This error indicates that there is an issue with the configuration of payment frequencies, specifically regarding the selection of weekdays for processing payments.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The payment frequency (weekly or fortnightly) may be set up incorrectly in the system. For example, if a payment is scheduled for a day that does not correspond to the defined payment frequency, this error can occur.
  Invalid Day Selection: The day selected for payment processing may not be valid for the specified frequency. For instance, if a weekly payment is set to occur on a day that is not a valid weekday (like a weekend or holiday), the system will throw this error.
  Calendar Settings: The calendar settings in the SAP system may not align with the payment frequency settings, leading to conflicts.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Payment Frequency Configuration:
  
  Navigate to the configuration settings for payment frequencies in the SAP system.
  Ensure that the payment frequency is correctly defined as either weekly or fortnightly.
  Verify that the selected weekdays for payment processing are valid and correspond to the defined frequency.
  
  
  
  Adjust Payment Day:
  
  If the payment is scheduled for a day that is not valid (e.g., a weekend), change the payment day to a valid weekday.
  Ensure that the payment day aligns with the company's payroll schedule.
  
  
  
  Review Calendar Settings:
  
  Check the calendar settings in the SAP system to ensure that they are correctly configured.
  Make sure that the system recognizes the correct weekdays and does not include any holidays or non-working days that could affect payment processing.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on configuring payment frequencies and resolving related errors.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, perform a test run of the payroll or payment process to ensure that the error has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance on configuration.
  User Forums: Engage with SAP user communities or forums where similar issues may have been discussed, and solutions shared.
  SAP Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance, providing them with details of the error and the steps you have taken to resolve it.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the EPS066 error in your SAP system.