How To Fix EPS377 - The end of the payment period is before the start

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EPS - Payment Scheme

• Message number: 377

• Message text: The end of the payment period is before the start

What causes this issue?

The Customizing settings for unmeasured customers (year &v1&) are
incorrect:
The frequency-specific (&v4&) 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 EPS377 - The end of the payment period is before the start ?

  The SAP error message EPS377 ("The end of the payment period is before the start") typically occurs in the context of financial transactions, particularly when dealing with payment periods in payment processing or financial reporting. This error indicates that the defined end date for a payment period is set before the start date, which is logically incorrect.
  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 of the payment periods in the system.
  Data Migration Errors: If data has been migrated from another system, there may be inconsistencies in the date entries.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Date Entries: Review the payment period settings and ensure that the end date is after the start date. Correct any discrepancies.
  
  Navigate to the relevant transaction or configuration area where payment periods are defined.
  Verify the start and end dates for the payment period in question.
  
  
  
  Adjust Configuration: If the error is due to configuration settings, you may need to adjust the settings in the SAP configuration.
  
  Use transaction codes like OBB2 (for payment terms) or OBB3 (for payment period settings) to review and modify the settings.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: If you are unsure about the correct settings, refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP administrator or functional consultant.
  
  
  Testing: After making changes, perform a test transaction to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes that may help in managing payment periods, such as OBB2, OBB3, or F110 (for automatic payment transactions).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to make changes to payment period settings.
  Documentation: Review SAP Help documentation for detailed guidance on managing payment periods and related configurations.
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, it may be beneficial to reach out to SAP support or your internal IT team for further assistance.