How To Fix EPS328 - A deactivated payment scheme exists for contract &1 up to &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EPS - Payment Scheme

• Message number: 328

• Message text: A deactivated payment scheme exists for contract &1 up to &2

What causes this issue?

You are trying to create a payment scheme for contract &V3&. This
contract belongs to the same mandatory group as contract &V1&, for which
a deactivated payment scheme with the end date &V2& exists.

System Response

You cannot create the payment scheme.

How to fix this error?

Remove contract &V3& from the mandatory group, or create a payment
scheme with the start date after &V2&.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EPS328 - A deactivated payment scheme exists for contract &1 up to &2 ?

  The SAP error message EPS328 indicates that there is a deactivated payment scheme for a specific contract within a defined date range. This typically occurs in the context of contract management or billing processes in SAP, particularly when dealing with payment terms or payment schemes that are not active for the specified contract.
  Cause:
  
  Deactivated Payment Scheme: The payment scheme associated with the contract has been deactivated, which means that it cannot be used for processing payments.
  Date Range Issue: The error message specifies a date range (from &1 to &2), indicating that the payment scheme was deactivated during this period.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the payment scheme settings or the contract itself that need to be addressed.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Activate the Payment Scheme:
  
  Navigate to the payment scheme configuration in SAP.
  Check the status of the payment scheme associated with the contract.
  If it is deactivated, activate it to allow processing.
  
  
  
  Review Contract Settings:
  
  Go to the contract in question and review its payment terms and associated payment scheme.
  Ensure that the payment scheme is correctly assigned and active.
  
  
  
  Adjust Date Range:
  
  If the payment scheme is only temporarily deactivated, consider adjusting the date range for the contract or the payment scheme to align with the active periods.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources for specific instructions on managing payment schemes and contracts.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like SE11 (Data Dictionary), SE80 (Object Navigator), or SPRO (Customizing) to access the relevant configuration settings.
  Payment Scheme Configuration: This can typically be found under the Financial Accounting (FI) or Contract Accounts Receivable and Payable (FI-CA) modules.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to view and modify payment schemes and contracts in SAP.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the EPS328 error and ensure that the payment scheme is correctly configured for the contract in question.