How To Fix EPS155 - Items at contract account level are hidden during creation

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EPS - Payment Scheme

• Message number: 155

• Message text: Items at contract account level are hidden during creation

What causes this issue?

During creation of a payment scheme for a mandatory contract, the system
does not offer items at contract account level for selection.
This is because, during this step, the system creates multiple payment
schemes for all related mandatory contracts. Therefore, it is not able
to determine which contract actually contains the contract account
items.
For more information, see <DS:DE.E_INCLCAITEMS>Include 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?

Create the payment scheme or payment schemes. Call change mode and
include the open items. The system the offers the items at contract
account level for selection.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EPS155 - Items at contract account level are hidden during creation ?

  The SAP error message EPS155, which states "Items at contract account level are hidden during creation," typically occurs in the context of contract account management in SAP, particularly when dealing with billing documents or contract accounts. This error indicates that certain items related to the contract account are not visible or accessible during the creation process, which can hinder the completion of transactions.
  Causes:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or create items at the contract account level.
  Configuration Settings: The system configuration may restrict visibility of certain items based on specific criteria or settings.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies or errors in the underlying data related to the contract account, such as missing or incorrect entries.
  Status of Contract Account: The contract account may be in a status that prevents the creation of new items (e.g., blocked or inactive).
  Transaction Type Restrictions: Certain transaction types may have restrictions