How To Fix TU513 - You cannot create payment plan for contract &1; amount is zero

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 513

• Message text: You cannot create payment plan for contract &1; amount is zero

What causes this issue?

Based on the historical billing data for &V1&, the amount per due date
is zero for the payment plan to be created.

System Response

You cannot create a payment plan.

How to fix this error?

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

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message TU513 - You cannot create payment plan for contract &1; amount is zero ?

  The SAP error message TU513 indicates that you are trying to create a payment plan for a contract, but the amount associated with that contract is zero. This typically occurs in the context of contract management or financial transactions where a payment plan is expected to have a non-zero amount to process.
  Cause:
  
  Zero Amount Contract: The contract you are trying to create a payment plan for has a total amount of zero. This could happen if the contract was created without any financial details or if the amounts were incorrectly entered or calculated.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be issues with the configuration of the payment plan or contract management settings in SAP.
  Data Entry Error: There might have been a mistake during data entry, leading to a zero amount being recorded for the contract.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Contract Amount: Review the contract details to ensure that the total amount is correctly entered. If the amount is indeed zero, you will need to update the contract with the correct financial details.
  Adjust Payment Plan Settings: If the contract is valid but the payment plan settings are incorrect, you may need to adjust the configuration settings related to payment plans in your SAP system.
  Create a New Contract: If the current contract is not valid or cannot be corrected, consider creating a new contract with the correct amount.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on managing contracts and payment plans in your version of SAP.
  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 such as VA01 (Create Sales Order), VA02 (Change Sales Order), or FPL1N (Create Payment Plan) depending on your specific use case.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to payment plans and contracts.
  User Roles and Permissions: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to create or modify contracts and payment plans in the SAP system.
  
  By addressing the root cause of the zero amount and ensuring that all relevant data is correctly entered, you should be able to resolve the TU513 error and successfully create a payment plan.