How To Fix TU861 - You cannot create multiple payment plans at the same time

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 861

• Message text: You cannot create multiple payment plans at the same time

What causes this issue?

You attempted to create payment plans for business agreemnt &1
collectively. This is not possible, since at least one of the selected
contracts cannot or does not have to be invoiced with another contract.

System Response

You cannot create several payment plans collectively.

How to fix this error?

Create the payment plans separately for each contract.

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.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message TU861 - You cannot create multiple payment plans at the same time ?

  The SAP error message TU861, which states "You cannot create multiple payment plans at the same time," typically occurs in the context of creating payment plans for a customer or vendor in the SAP system. This error indicates that the system does not allow the creation of more than one payment plan for the same transaction or account simultaneously.
  Cause:
  
  Multiple Payment Plans: The primary cause of this error is that there is already an existing payment plan for the same account or transaction that you are trying to create a new payment plan for.
  System Configuration: The configuration settings in the SAP system may restrict the creation of multiple payment plans for the same entity.
  Data Entry Error: There may be a mistake in the data entry, such as trying to create a payment plan for a transaction that has already been processed.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Existing Payment Plans: Before creating a new payment plan, check if there are any existing payment plans for the same account or transaction. You can do this by navigating to the relevant transaction in SAP and reviewing the payment plan details.
  Modify Existing Payment Plan: If there is an existing payment plan that needs to be updated, consider modifying it instead of creating a new one.
  Delete Unnecessary Payment Plans: If there are old or unnecessary payment plans that are no longer needed, you may delete them to free up the ability to create a new one.
  Consult Configuration Settings: If you believe that the system should allow multiple payment plans, consult with your SAP administrator or technical team to review the configuration settings related to payment plans.
  Error Handling: If the error persists and you cannot identify the cause, 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 F110 (Automatic Payment Transactions) or F-28 (Post Incoming Payments) where payment plans might be created or managed.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation or help files related to payment plans and their management to understand the limitations and functionalities better.
  User Roles and Permissions: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to create or modify payment plans in the SAP system.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the TU861 error and successfully manage payment plans in SAP.