How To Fix EPS516 - Internal error: Inconsistent line numbering for payment scheme &1

EPS516 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EPS - Payment Scheme

• Message number: 516

• Message text: Internal error: Inconsistent line numbering for payment scheme &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EPS516 - Internal error: Inconsistent line numbering for payment scheme &1 ?

  The SAP error message EPS516 "Internal error: Inconsistent line numbering for payment scheme &1" typically indicates an issue with the payment scheme configuration or the data associated with it. This error can arise in various contexts, such as during the processing of payment runs or when managing payment schemes in the system.
  
  Cause:
  
  Inconsistent Data: The error often occurs due to inconsistencies in the line numbering of the payment scheme. This can happen if there are missing or duplicate entries in the payment scheme configuration.
  Corrupted Data: If the data related to the payment scheme has been corrupted or improperly modified, it can lead to this error.
  
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect configuration settings in the payment scheme can also trigger this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Payment Scheme Configuration:
  
  Navigate to the payment scheme configuration in SAP (Transaction code: OBPM1 or similar).
  Verify that all entries are correctly numbered and that there are no gaps or duplicates in the line numbers.
  
  
  
  Recreate