EK802 - Different payment plan categories in the contracts for account &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EK - IS-U Accounts Receivable and Payable

• Message number: 802

• Message text: Different payment plan categories in the contracts for account &1

What causes this issue?

<DS:GLOS.CE3D29A77D72D411BA570800060D888B>payment plan category</> &V3&
is allocated to contract &V2& of contract account &V1&. A different
payment plan category (&V4&) is entered in the other contracts of this
contract account that are to be invoiced jointly, however, these are
based on different <DS:GLOS.AC4825FB7773D411A4950060B03C3B0E>payment
plan types</>

System Response

Because a single payment plan type must be used for all contracts that
are to be invoiced jointly, invoicing of this contract account is
cancelled for this invoicing unit.

How to fix this error?

Maintain the concerned contracts accordingly.
To find out which types the payment plan categories are based on,
choose the following path in Customizing for invoicing: <LS>Budget
billing plan -> Payment plan -> Define payment plan categories
(AMB/BBP) for USA and Canada</>.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EK802 - Different payment plan categories in the contracts for account &1 ?

  The SAP error message EK802 indicates that there is a mismatch in the payment plan categories for contracts associated with a specific account. This typically occurs in the context of purchasing and contract management within SAP, particularly when dealing with multiple contracts or agreements that have different payment terms or categories.
  Cause:
  The error arises when:
  
  Different Payment Plan Categories: The contracts linked to the specified account have different payment plan categories. This inconsistency can prevent the system from processing transactions correctly.
  Contract Configuration: The contracts may have been set up with varying payment terms, which leads to conflicts when trying to execute a transaction that requires uniformity in payment plans.
  Data Entry Errors: There may be manual entry errors or inconsistencies in how contracts were created or modified.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the EK802 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Review Contracts: Check the contracts associated with the account in question. Ensure that they all have the same payment plan category. You can do this by navigating to the contract management section in SAP and reviewing the details of each contract.
  
  
  Standardize Payment Plans: If you find that the contracts have different payment plan categories, you will need to standardize them. This may involve:
  
  Modifying the payment plan category of one or more contracts to ensure they match.
  Creating a new contract with the desired payment plan category if necessary.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to your organization's documentation or SAP help resources for guidance on how to change payment plan categories in contracts.
  
  
  Check for Dependencies: Ensure that there are no dependencies or linked transactions that might be affected by changing the payment plan categories.
  
  
  Testing: After making the necessary changes, test the transaction again to ensure that the error has been resolved.
  
  
  Seek Help from SAP Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as ME33K (Display Contract) or ME32K (Change Contract) to manage contracts effectively.
  Payment Plan Categories: Understand the different payment plan categories available in your SAP system and their implications on contract management.
  User Roles and Permissions: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to view and modify contracts in the SAP system.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the EK802 error and implement a solution to resolve it.