How To Fix VVSCMASTERDATA051 - Payment plan change not permitted with differing smoothing specifications

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VVSCMASTERDATA -

• Message number: 051

• Message text: Payment plan change not permitted with differing smoothing specifications

What causes this issue?

You have attempted to make a payment plan change between payment plan
key &V1& and payment plan key &V2&. As these payment plan keys have
differing smoothing specifications, a change is not possible.

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?

Choose a payment plan change with the same smoothing specifications for
the payment plan key.
Adjust the Customizing for the payment plan keys &V1& or &V2& (in the
Implementation Guide under <LS>Collections/Disbursements -> Payment
Plans -> Configuration of Payment Plans
<DS:SIMG._ISISFICA_VC_TVSC_PP>Define Payment Plans and Attributes</>.</>

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VVSCMASTERDATA051 - Payment plan change not permitted with differing smoothing specifications ?

  The SAP error message VVSCMASTERDATA051 indicates that there is an issue with changing a payment plan due to differing smoothing specifications. This typically occurs in the context of managing payment plans in SAP, particularly in the area of contract accounts receivable and payable (FI-CA).
  Cause:
  The error arises when there is an attempt to modify a payment plan that has different smoothing specifications compared to the existing payment plan. Smoothing specifications determine how payments are distributed over time, and if the new plan does not match the existing plan's smoothing criteria, the system will not allow the change.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Existing Payment Plan: Review the current payment plan's smoothing specifications. You can do this by navigating to the relevant transaction in SAP where payment plans are managed.
  
  
  Review New Payment Plan: Examine the new payment plan you are trying to implement. Ensure that the smoothing specifications (e.g., payment frequency, amount distribution) match those of the existing plan.
  
  
  Adjust Smoothing Specifications: If the new payment plan has different smoothing specifications, you will need to either:
  
  Modify the new payment plan to match the existing specifications.
  Change the existing payment plan to accommodate the new specifications, if that is acceptable.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for detailed information on how to manage payment plans and smoothing specifications.
  
  
  Test Changes: After making the necessary adjustments, attempt to change the payment plan again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  Seek Help from SAP Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as FPAY1 (for payment plan management) and FPL1 (for payment plan display).
  Configuration Settings: Review the configuration settings in the SAP system related to payment plans and smoothing specifications. This may involve checking the settings in the Financial Accounting (FI) module.
  User Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to payment plans in the system.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.