How To Fix EPS369 - Error in the definition of the payment periods for &1 and &3

EPS369 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EPS - Payment Scheme

• Message number: 369

• Message text: Error in the definition of the payment periods for &1 and &3

What causes this issue?

The definition of the following payment periods is incorrect:
The payment period for the year &v1& ends on &v2&.
The payment period for the year &v3& starts on &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?

Enter an earlier end date for the payment period for &v1&, or enter a
later start date for the payment period for &v3&.
Correct the settings in Customizing for 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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EPS369 - Error in the definition of the payment periods for &1 and &3 ?

  The SAP error message EPS369 indicates that there is an issue with the definition of payment periods for specific payment terms or conditions in the system. This error typically arises when there is a mismatch or inconsistency in the configuration of payment periods for the specified entities (represented by &1 and &3 in the error message).
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The payment periods for the specified payment terms may not be defined correctly in the system.
  Missing Entries: There may be missing entries in the configuration tables related to payment terms or payment periods.
  Inconsistent Data: There could be inconsistencies in the data related to the payment terms, such as overlapping periods or incorrect date ranges.
  Customizations: If there are custom developments or modifications in the payment processing logic, they might lead to this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Payment Terms Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for payment terms in SAP (Transaction code: OBB8).
  Verify that the payment periods for the