How To Fix EPS074 - Payment scheme for contract &1 completely deleted

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EPS - Payment Scheme

• Message number: 074

• Message text: Payment scheme for contract &1 completely deleted

What causes this issue?

A payment was created for contract &V1&. This payment scheme was
cancelled before the due date of the first installment. As a result, the
payment scheme and all of its sample lines has been removed from the
database.

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?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EPS074 - Payment scheme for contract &1 completely deleted ?

  The SAP error message EPS074, which states "Payment scheme for contract &1 completely deleted," typically occurs in the context of contract management or billing processes within SAP. This error indicates that the payment scheme associated with a specific contract has been entirely deleted, which can prevent further processing of that contract.
  Cause:
  
  Deletion of Payment Scheme: The payment scheme that was previously assigned to the contract has been deleted from the system. This could happen due to manual deletion by a user or as part of a data cleanup process.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the database where the contract is still referencing a payment scheme that no longer exists.
  Configuration Issues: There might be issues with the configuration settings in the contract management module that lead to the payment scheme being incorrectly referenced or deleted.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Payment Scheme: Verify if the payment scheme associated with the contract still exists in the system. You can do this by navigating to the relevant transaction codes (e.g., transaction code FPL9 for payment schemes) and checking the status of the payment scheme.
  Reassign Payment Scheme: If the payment scheme has been deleted, you may need to create a new payment scheme or reassign an existing one to the contract. This can typically be done through the contract management transaction (e.g., ME31K for creating contracts).
  Restore Deleted Payment Scheme: If the deletion was accidental, check if there is a way to restore the deleted payment scheme, possibly through a backup or change logs.
  Consult with SAP Support: If the issue persists or if you are unsure about the changes, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or SAP Help Desk for further assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as ME31K (Create Contract), ME32K (Change Contract), and FPL9 (Payment Scheme).
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to contract management and payment schemes for more detailed guidance on managing contracts and payment terms.
  User Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to view and modify payment schemes and contracts.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the EPS074 error and restore proper functionality to the contract management process in SAP.