How To Fix EPS313 - Internal error: Finish date of payment scheme &1 line &2 is before start

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EPS - Payment Scheme

• Message number: 313

• Message text: Internal error: Finish date of payment scheme &1 line &2 is before start

What causes this issue?

Payment scheme &V1& contains a line with a start date that comes
after its end date.

System Response

Processing terminates if dates in a payment scheme are inconsistent.

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?

If this line was automatically generated, contact SAP. If you generated
it manually correct the inconsistencies.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EPS313 - Internal error: Finish date of payment scheme &1 line &2 is before start ?

  The SAP error message EPS313 indicates that there is an internal error related to the payment scheme configuration, specifically that the finish date of a payment scheme line is set before its start date. This can occur in various contexts, such as when configuring payment terms, payment schemes, or payment processing in SAP.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Date Configuration: The finish date for a payment scheme line is set earlier than the start date, which is logically inconsistent.
  Data Entry Error: During the creation or modification of payment schemes, incorrect dates may have been entered.
  System Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the way the payment schemes are configured in the system.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Payment Scheme Configuration:
  
  Navigate to the payment scheme configuration in SAP.
  Verify the start and finish dates for the payment scheme lines.
  Ensure that the finish date is not earlier than the start date.
  
  
  
  Correct the Dates:
  
  If you find that the finish date is indeed before the start date, update the finish date to a valid date that is equal to or after the start date.
  
  
  
  Review Related Entries:
  
  Check if there are any related entries or dependencies that might be causing this issue.
  Ensure that all related payment terms and conditions are correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Test the Changes:
  
  After making the necessary corrections, test the payment processing again to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If the issue persists, refer to SAP documentation or help resources for further guidance on payment scheme configuration.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance, providing them with the error message and details of your configuration.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes such as OBB8 (for payment terms) or FBZP (for payment methods) to access and modify payment scheme configurations.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address known issues or provide additional guidance on this error.
  User Permissions: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to make changes to payment scheme configurations in SAP.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the EPS313 error in your SAP system.