How To Fix EPS085 - Payment scheme &1 not active. Document &2 cannot be reversed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EPS - Payment Scheme

• Message number: 085

• Message text: Payment scheme &1 not active. Document &2 cannot be reversed

What causes this issue?

You want to reverse a document that is a payment for a payment scheme.
However, the payment scheme in question already has the status
"Inactive".

System Response

The reversal is rejected as reversing the payment scheme would reopen
payment scheme requests. Executing clearing again would result in items
with the clearing restriction 'R', even though there is no active
payment scheme.

How to fix this error?

Use report RE_PSC_DEACTIV_PAYMENT_REVERSE to reverse the payment and to
clear the payment scheme request without a follow-on posting.

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.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EPS085 - Payment scheme &1 not active. Document &2 cannot be reversed ?

  The SAP error message EPS085 indicates that a specific payment scheme is not active, which prevents the reversal of a document. This error typically arises in the context of financial transactions, particularly when dealing with payment processing in SAP.
  Cause:
  
  Inactive Payment Scheme: The payment scheme referenced in the error message is not active in the system. This could be due to configuration settings or the payment scheme being deactivated for some reason.
  Document Type Restrictions: The document type associated with the transaction may not allow reversals under the current payment scheme.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration of the payment scheme in the SAP system, such as missing settings or incorrect parameters.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Activate the Payment Scheme:
  
  Go to the configuration settings in SAP (Transaction code: SPRO).
  Navigate to the relevant section for payment schemes (usually under Financial Accounting > Accounts Receivable or Accounts Payable).
  Check if the payment scheme is active. If it is not, activate it.
  
  
  
  Check Document Type Settings:
  
  Ensure that the document type associated with the transaction allows for reversals. This can also be checked in the configuration settings.
  
  
  
  Review Payment Scheme Configuration:
  
  Verify that all necessary parameters for the payment scheme are correctly set up. This includes checking for any dependencies or prerequisites that need to be fulfilled.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources for specific details on the payment scheme and its requirements.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SPRO (for configuration), FB08 (for document reversal), and others that may be pertinent to your specific SAP environment.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that the user attempting the reversal has the necessary authorizations to perform the action.
  System Logs: Check system logs for any additional error messages or warnings that may provide more context about the issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the EPS085 error and successfully reverse the document if the payment scheme is correctly activated and configured.