How To Fix EPS097 - Document &1 is not a payment for an inactive payment scheme

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EPS - Payment Scheme

• Message number: 097

• Message text: Document &1 is not a payment for an inactive payment scheme

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EPS097 - Document &1 is not a payment for an inactive payment scheme ?

  The SAP error message EPS097 indicates that a document (in this case, a payment document) is not valid for processing because it is associated with an inactive payment scheme. This typically occurs in the context of financial transactions, particularly in accounts payable or receivable processes.
  Cause:
  
  Inactive Payment Scheme: The payment scheme associated with the document has been marked as inactive in the system. This could happen due to changes in business processes, updates to payment methods, or configuration changes.
  Configuration Issues: The payment scheme may not be properly configured in the system, leading to it being inactive or not recognized.
  Document Status: The document itself may have been created or processed in a way that does not align with the current active payment schemes.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Payment Scheme Status:
  
  Navigate to the payment scheme configuration in SAP (usually found in the Financial Accounting (FI) module).
  Verify if the payment scheme associated with the document is indeed inactive. If it is, you may need to reactivate it or assign a different active payment scheme to the document.
  
  
  
  Update Document:
  
  If the payment scheme is inactive and cannot be reactivated, you may need to update the document to use a different payment scheme that is currently active.
  This can often be done through the transaction code used to process payments (e.g., F110 for automatic payment transactions).
  
  
  
  Consult Configuration:
  
  If you have access, check the configuration settings for payment schemes in the SAP system. Ensure that the necessary payment methods and schemes are correctly set up and active.
  You may need to consult with your SAP administrator or finance team to ensure that the payment schemes align with current business processes.
  
  
  
  Error Handling:
  
  If the error persists after checking the above, consider reviewing the document for any other issues that may be causing the error.
  You may also want to check for any recent changes in the system that could have affected payment processing.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  F110: Automatic Payment Transactions
  FBZP: Maintain Payment Program Configuration
  
  
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation or help files related to payment processing and payment schemes for more detailed guidance.
  Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal IT support team for assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the EPS097 error and implement a solution to resolve it.