How To Fix TU504 - Cannot create payment plan because payment plan &1 already exists

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 504

• Message text: Cannot create payment plan because payment plan &1 already exists

What causes this issue?

You have tried to create a payment plan with start date &V3& for
contract &V2&.
Payment plan &V1& already exists for this contract whose end date &V4&
is after the start date of the plan to be created.

System Response

INCLUDE ISU_VERARB OBJECT DOKU ID TX

How to fix this error?

Change the start date of the payment plan to be created.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message TU504 - Cannot create payment plan because payment plan &1 already exists ?

  The SAP error message TU504 indicates that a payment plan you are trying to create already exists in the system. This typically occurs when there is an attempt to create a duplicate payment plan for a specific customer or vendor.
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Entry: The most common cause is that a payment plan with the same identifier (e.g., payment plan number) already exists in the system.
  Incorrect Data Entry: There may be a mistake in the data entry, leading to the creation of a payment plan that is perceived as a duplicate.
  System Configuration: There might be issues with the configuration settings that allow for duplicate payment plans.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Existing Payment Plans: 
  
  Use transaction codes like FPL1N (Display Payment Plan) or FPL2N (Change Payment Plan) to check if the payment plan already exists.
  Search for the payment plan using the relevant identifiers (e.g., customer number, vendor number, etc.).
  
  
  
  Modify or Delete Existing Payment Plan:
  
  If you find that the payment plan already exists and is valid, you may need to modify it instead of creating a new one.
  If the existing payment plan is no longer needed, consider deleting it if your business process allows for that.
  
  
  
  Review Input Data:
  
  Ensure that the data you are entering is correct and does not inadvertently create a duplicate.
  Double-check the parameters you are using to create the payment plan.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help files related to payment plans to ensure you are following the correct procedures.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes for managing payment plans, such as FPL1N, FPL2N, and FPL3N.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to payment plans that might address this error.
  User Permissions: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to create or modify payment plans in the system.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and take appropriate action to resolve it.