How To Fix RP238 - Please enter either a payment model or other payment dates

RP238 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RP - Error Messages for Infotype Module Pools

• Message number: 238

• Message text: Please enter either a payment model or other payment dates

What causes this issue?

You cannot enter a <DS:DE.MODE1>payment model</> together with other
data on the payment date, such as first payment period, etc.

System Response

The entry is not permissible.

How to fix this error?

Please check your entries.
Specify whether the deduction or payment should be controlled using the
payment model or payment dates.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RP238 - Please enter either a payment model or other payment dates ?

  The SAP error message RP238, which states "Please enter either a payment model or other payment dates," typically occurs in the context of payroll processing or when dealing with payment runs in SAP. This error indicates that the system requires specific payment information to proceed, and it is missing either a payment model or the necessary payment dates.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Payment Model: The payment model is a predefined structure that determines how payments are processed. If this is not specified, the system cannot determine how to handle the payment.
  Missing Payment Dates: If the payment dates are not provided, the system does not know when the payment should be executed.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the payroll or payment processing settings in SAP.
  Data Entry Errors: Users may have overlooked entering required fields in the payment processing screen.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Enter a Payment Model: 
  
  Navigate to the relevant transaction where the error occurred