How To Fix RECD269 - For frequency in days, only calculation method "Exact Days" is allowed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RECD -

• Message number: 269

• Message text: For frequency in days, only calculation method "Exact Days" is allowed

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RECD269 - For frequency in days, only calculation method "Exact Days" is allowed ?

  The SAP error message RECD269 indicates that there is an issue with the frequency settings in a recurring document or payment schedule. Specifically, it states that when using a frequency defined in days, only the calculation method "Exact Days" is permitted. This error typically arises when the system encounters a frequency setting that is incompatible with the selected calculation method.
  
  Cause:
  The error occurs due to one of the following reasons:
  
  Incompatible Frequency and Calculation Method: You have set a frequency in days (e.g., every 10 days) but selected a calculation method that is not "Exact Days" (e.g., "Monthly" or "Weekly").
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be a configuration issue in the system settings related to how frequencies and calculation methods are defined.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the RECD269 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Frequency Settings:
  
  Go to the transaction where you are encountering the error (e.g., creating or editing a recurring document).
  Verify the frequency setting. If