How To Fix EPS381 - Payment period(s) not defined between &1 and &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EPS - Payment Scheme

• Message number: 381

• Message text: Payment period(s) not defined between &1 and &2

What causes this issue?

No payment periods have been defined between the years &v1& and &v2&.

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?

Make 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 EPS381 - Payment period(s) not defined between &1 and &2 ?

  The SAP error message EPS381, which states "Payment period(s) not defined between &1 and &2," typically occurs in the context of payment processing, particularly when dealing with payment terms or payment schedules in the SAP system. This error indicates that there is a gap in the defined payment periods for the specified range of dates.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Payment Periods: The primary cause of this error is that the payment periods for the specified date range (between &1 and &2) have not been defined in the system. This can happen if the configuration for payment terms is incomplete or if the payment periods have not been set up correctly.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be an issue with the configuration of payment terms in the system, such as incorrect date ranges or missing entries.
  Data Entry Errors: Sometimes, data entry errors can lead to this issue, such as entering incorrect dates or payment terms in the transaction.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Define Payment Periods:
  
  Go to the configuration settings in SAP (Transaction code: SPRO).
  Navigate to Financial Accounting (FI) > Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable > Business Transactions > Incoming Payments > Define Payment Periods.
  Check if the payment periods for the specified dates are defined. If not, create the necessary payment periods.
  
  
  
  Review Payment Terms:
  
  Check the payment terms assigned to the relevant vendor or customer master records.
  Ensure that the payment terms are correctly configured and that they include the necessary payment periods.
  
  
  
  Adjust Date Ranges:
  
  If the payment periods are defined but do not cover the required date range, you may need to adjust the date ranges to include the necessary periods.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for specific guidance on configuring payment periods and terms.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, perform a test transaction to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  SPRO: Customizing settings.
  OBB8: Define payment terms.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for additional insights or patches that may address the issue.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to payment periods and terms in the system.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the EPS381 error and ensure that payment processing functions correctly in your SAP system.