How To Fix EPS367 - The changes are not within the payment period

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EPS - Payment Scheme

• Message number: 367

• Message text: The changes are not within the payment period

What causes this issue?

You can only change the payment scheme within the payment period.
Change date: &v1&
First payment date after change date: &v2&
Second payment date after change date: &v3&
Payment period: &v4&

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?

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Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EPS367 - The changes are not within the payment period ?

  The SAP error message EPS367, which states "The changes are not within the payment period," typically occurs in the context of payment processing, particularly when dealing with payment runs or payment proposals in SAP. This error indicates that the changes you are trying to make to a payment document or payment proposal are not allowed because they fall outside the defined payment period.
  Cause:
  
  Payment Period Restrictions: The payment period is defined in the system settings, and any changes to payment documents must fall within this period. If you attempt to modify a payment document that is outside this period, the system will trigger this error.
  Document Status: The document you are trying to change may already be processed or in a status that does not allow modifications.
  Configuration Settings: The configuration settings for payment processing may restrict changes to certain time frames.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Payment Period: Verify the payment period settings in your SAP system. You can do this by checking the configuration in the relevant payment program settings.
  Adjust Changes: If possible, make your changes within the allowed payment period. If you need to make changes outside of this period, you may need to adjust the payment period settings or consult with your SAP administrator.
  Document Status Review: Ensure that the document you are trying to change is in a status that allows modifications. If it has already been processed, you may need to reverse or cancel the document before making changes.
  Consult Documentation: Review SAP documentation or help files related to payment processing for additional guidance on handling this error.
  Contact Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as F110 (Automatic Payment Transactions) or F111 (Manual Payment Transactions) to navigate payment processing in SAP.
  Configuration Settings: Review the configuration settings in the Financial Accounting (FI) module related to payment processing, particularly those that define payment periods and document statuses.
  User Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to payment documents, as restrictions may also be due to user roles.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to address the EPS367 error and proceed with your payment processing tasks in SAP.