How To Fix EPS153 - Payment scheme &1 may not include contract account items

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EPS - Payment Scheme

• Message number: 153

• Message text: Payment scheme &1 may not include contract account items

What causes this issue?

You cannot include contract account items in payment scheme &v1&,
because payment scheme &v2& already contains contract account items.

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?

Use payment scheme &v2& for all the contract account items, or remove
all contract account items from payment scheme &v2&, and include them in
payment scheme &v1&.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EPS153 - Payment scheme &1 may not include contract account items ?

  The SAP error message EPS153 ("Payment scheme &1 may not include contract account items") typically occurs in the context of billing and payment processing within the SAP system, particularly in the SAP IS-U (Industry Solution for Utilities) module. This error indicates that the payment scheme you are trying to use is not configured to include contract account items, which can lead to issues in processing payments.
  Cause:
  
  Configuration Issue: The payment scheme you are trying to use is not set up to handle contract account items. This could be due to incorrect configuration in the payment scheme settings.
  Incorrect Payment Scheme Assignment: The payment scheme may not be appropriate for the type of contract account or the items being processed.
  Data Entry Error: There may be a mistake in the data entry where the wrong payment scheme is selected for the contract account.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Payment Scheme Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for payment schemes in SAP (Transaction code: SPRO).
  Navigate to the relevant section for payment processing and check the settings for the payment scheme in question.
  Ensure that the payment scheme is configured to include contract account items.
  
  
  
  Review Contract Account Settings:
  
  Check the settings of the contract account to ensure that it is compatible with the payment scheme being used.
  Make sure that the contract account is correctly assigned to the payment scheme.
  
  
  
  Correct Data Entry:
  
  Verify that the correct payment scheme is selected for the transaction.
  If necessary, change the payment scheme to one that is compatible with contract account items.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources for specific details on the payment scheme and contract account configurations.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the configuration and data entry, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  SPRO: For configuration settings.
  FBL1N: For displaying vendor line items.
  FBL5N: For displaying customer line items.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to the EPS153 error message for additional insights or patches that may resolve the issue.
  
  
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary roles and authorizations to make changes to payment schemes and contract accounts.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the EPS153 error and implement the appropriate solution.