How To Fix EPS261 - You cannot adjust payment scheme &1; adjustment already made on &2

EPS261 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EPS - Payment Scheme

• Message number: 261

• Message text: You cannot adjust payment scheme &1; adjustment already made on &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EPS261 - You cannot adjust payment scheme &1; adjustment already made on &2 ?

  The SAP error message EPS261 indicates that there is an issue with adjusting the payment scheme for a specific item because an adjustment has already been made. This error typically arises in the context of financial transactions, particularly in accounts payable or receivable processes.
  
  Cause:
  The error message EPS261 is triggered when:
  
  An attempt is made to adjust the payment scheme for a document or transaction that has already had an adjustment made to it.
  The system prevents further adjustments to maintain data integrity and avoid inconsistencies in financial records.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the EPS261 error, consider the following steps:
  
  
  Check Adjustment History: Review the adjustment history for the specific payment scheme or transaction. Identify what adjustments have already been made and when.
  
  
  Confirm Business Process: Ensure that the business process allows for further adjustments. If the adjustment is necessary, you may need to follow specific procedures or obtain approvals.
  
  
  Revert Previous Adjustments: If applicable and if the business