How To Fix EPS358 - The general end of the payment period (&1) is before the start

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EPS - Payment Scheme

• Message number: 358

• Message text: The general end of the payment period (&1) is before the start

What causes this issue?

The Customizing settings for unmeasured customers (year &v1&) are
incorrect:
The end of payment period &v2& is before the start of payment period
&v3&.

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?

Correct the settings in Customizing for <LS>SAP Utilities</> under <LS>
Invoicing</> -> <LS>Budget Billing Plan</> -> <LS>Payment Scheme</> ->
<LS>Unmeasured Customers</> -> <DS><DS:SIMG._ISUINBB_000034>Define
Payment Periods</></>.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EPS358 - The general end of the payment period (&1) is before the start ?

  The SAP error message EPS358 indicates that there is a discrepancy in the payment period dates. Specifically, it means that the end date of the payment period is set before the start date, which is logically incorrect and prevents the system from processing the payment period correctly.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Date Entry: The most common cause is that the user has mistakenly entered the end date of the payment period as being earlier than the start date.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration settings related to payment periods in the system.
  Data Migration Errors: If data has been migrated from another system, there may have been errors in the date formats or values.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Payment Period Dates:
  
  Navigate to the relevant transaction or configuration area where the payment period is defined.
  Verify the start and end dates of the payment period. Ensure that the end date is after the start date.
  
  
  
  Correct the Dates:
  
  If you find that the end date is indeed before the start date, correct it by entering a valid end date that is after the start date.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration Settings:
  
  If the issue persists, review the configuration settings for payment periods in the system. Ensure that all settings are correctly defined.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for guidance on setting up payment periods correctly.
  
  
  
  Test Changes:
  
  After making corrections, test the changes to ensure that the error no longer occurs and that the payment period can be processed as expected.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Depending on your SAP version, you may need to use specific transaction codes to access payment period settings (e.g., FBZP for payment program configuration).
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to make changes to payment periods.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the EPS358 error and ensure that your payment periods are set up correctly.