How To Fix EPS353 - You cannot create a payment scheme for contract &1

EPS353 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EPS - Payment Scheme

• Message number: 353

• Message text: You cannot create a payment scheme for contract &1

What causes this issue?

You attempted to create multiple payment schemes for a group of
mandatory contracts.
When you do this, it is not possible to have payment schemes for
unmeasured customers and for metered customers in one mandatory group.

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?

Make sure that all contracts for this mandatory group lead to payment
schemes for one type of customer only (metered or unmeasured customers).
You can do this using event R509.
Alternatively, change your contracts so that there is no mixture of
metered customers and unmeasured customers in one mandatory group.

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 EPS353 - You cannot create a payment scheme for contract &1 ?

  The SAP error message EPS353, which states "You cannot create a payment scheme for contract &1," typically occurs in the context of contract management or billing processes within SAP. This error indicates that there is an issue preventing the creation of a payment scheme for a specific contract.
  Causes:
  
  Contract Status: The contract may be in a status that does not allow for the creation of a payment scheme. For example, if the contract is already completed or archived, you may not be able to create a new payment scheme.
  Missing Data: Required fields or data may be missing from the contract that is necessary for creating a payment scheme.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the SAP system that restrict the creation of payment schemes for certain types of contracts.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to create a payment scheme for the specified contract.
  Contract Type: The type