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