How To Fix EPS359 - The general end of payment period is after end of billing period

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EPS - Payment Scheme

• Message number: 359

• Message text: The general end of payment period is after end of billing period

What causes this issue?

The Customizing settings for unmeasured customers (year &v1&) are
incorrect:
The end of payment period &v2& is after the end of the billing 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:SIMG._ISUINBB_000034>Define Payment
Periods</>.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EPS359 - The general end of payment period is after end of billing period ?

  The SAP error message EPS359 indicates that there is a mismatch between the general end of the payment period and the end of the billing period. This typically occurs in the context of billing and payment processing in SAP, particularly in modules like SAP Convergent Charging (SAP CC) or SAP Convergent Invoicing (SAP CI).
  Cause:
  
  Configuration Mismatch: The general end of the payment period is set to a date that is later than the end of the billing period. This can happen due to incorrect configuration settings in the billing or payment processing parameters.
  Data Entry Error: During the setup of billing or payment periods, incorrect dates may have been entered, leading to this inconsistency.
  Business Process Changes: Changes in business processes or policies regarding billing and payment periods may not have been reflected in the system configuration.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration Settings:
  
  Navigate to the configuration settings for billing and payment periods in SAP.
  Ensure that the general end of the payment period is set to a date that is on or before the end of the billing period.
  
  
  
  Adjust Dates:
  
  If the dates are incorrect, adjust them accordingly. This may involve changing the end date of the payment period or the billing period to ensure they align correctly.
  
  
  
  Review Business Processes:
  
  If there have been recent changes in business processes, review the implications of these changes on the billing and payment periods and update the configuration as necessary.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, perform testing to ensure that the error does not recur and that the billing and payment processes function as expected.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on configuring billing and payment periods.
  
  
  
  Seek Support:
  
  If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support or consulting with an SAP expert who can provide more tailored assistance based on your specific system configuration and business requirements.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes that may help in checking or adjusting billing and payment configurations, such as SPRO for configuration settings.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to EPS359 for additional insights or patches that may address known issues.
  User Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed, providing insights or solutions from other users' experiences.
  
  By addressing the configuration and ensuring that the payment and billing periods are aligned, you should be able to resolve the EPS359 error effectively.