How To Fix TU238 - Select: Invoicing -> Payment Schema -> Change/Display

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: TU - Billing/Scheduling/Budget Billing

• Message number: 238

• Message text: Select: Invoicing -> Payment Schema -> Change/Display

What causes this issue?

Incorrect function for displaying/changing the payment schema.

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?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message TU238 - Select: Invoicing -> Payment Schema -> Change/Display ?

  The SAP error message TU238 typically occurs when there is an issue related to the payment schema configuration in the invoicing process. This error can arise in various contexts, such as when trying to change or display payment schema settings in the SAP system.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Authorization: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or modify the payment schema.
  Incorrect Configuration: The payment schema may not be properly configured or may be missing required entries.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data related to the payment schema, such as missing or incorrect entries in related tables.
  System Settings: The system settings or parameters may not be correctly set up for the invoicing and payment processes.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the payment schema. This can be done by checking the user roles and permissions in the SAP system.
  Review Configuration: Go to the configuration settings for the payment schema and verify that all required fields and entries are correctly filled out. This can be done in the SPRO transaction under the relevant configuration path.
  Data Consistency Check: Run consistency checks on the relevant tables to identify any discrepancies. You may need to consult with your SAP Basis or technical team to perform this check.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on the payment schema configuration and any prerequisites that may need to be fulfilled.
  Contact Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal IT support team for further assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SPRO (for configuration), SE11 (for data dictionary), and SE16 (for table display) to help troubleshoot the issue.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to error TU238, as they may provide specific fixes or patches that address the issue.
  User Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed, and solutions shared.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the TU238 error and implement a solution to resolve it.