How To Fix EPS101 - Payment scheme already exists for contract &1 on &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EPS - Payment Scheme

• Message number: 101

• Message text: Payment scheme already exists for contract &1 on &2

What causes this issue?

A payment scheme already exists for contract &V1&. This payment scheme
is still active on &V2&. It finishes on &V3&.
You can only create a new payment scheme for contract &V1& after this
payment scheme has finished.

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?

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EPS101 - Payment scheme already exists for contract &1 on &2 ?

  The SAP error message EPS101, which states "Payment scheme already exists for contract &1 on &2," typically occurs in the context of contract management or billing processes within SAP. This error indicates that there is an attempt to create or modify a payment scheme for a contract that already has an existing payment scheme defined.
  Cause:
  
  
  Duplicate Payment Scheme: The primary cause of this error is that the system has detected an existing payment scheme for the specified contract on the given date. This could happen if:
  
  A user is trying to create a new payment scheme for a contract that already has one.
  There was an attempt to change the payment scheme without first removing or modifying the existing one.
  
  
  
  Data Entry Error: Sometimes, this error can arise from data entry mistakes, such as entering the same contract number or date inadvertently.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the EPS101 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Existing Payment Schemes:
  
  Navigate to the contract in question and check the existing payment schemes associated with it. You can do this through the contract management transaction codes (like VA03 for sales orders or ME23N for purchase orders, depending on the context).
  
  
  
  Modify or Delete Existing Payment Scheme:
  
  If you find that a payment scheme already exists and you need to change it, you may need to modify the existing payment scheme instead of creating a new one.
  If the existing payment scheme is no longer needed, you can delete it before attempting to create a new one.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review the relevant SAP documentation or user manuals for your specific module (e.g., SAP SD, SAP MM) to understand how payment schemes are managed.
  
  
  
  User Authorization:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to modify or delete payment schemes. If not, contact your SAP administrator.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes for contract management, billing, and payment processing in SAP.
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to EPS101 for any patches or updates that may address this issue.
  User Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed, providing insights or solutions.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the EPS101 error and implement a suitable solution.