EK813 - Not enough historical data is available to generate a payment plan

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 813

• Message text: Not enough historical data is available to generate a payment plan

What causes this issue?

You tried to create a <DS:GLOS.2A7E8A9C5C28D311B60F0060B03C2BFF>payment
plan</> for contract &V1&. According to
<DS:GLOS.CE3D29A77D72D411BA570800060D888B>payment plan category</> &V2&
from the contract, however, a minimum of &V3& months of clearing data
is necessary in order to do this. This minimum is not yet reached.

System Response

The system is unable to create a payment schedule.

How to fix this error?

Either wait until the specified number of months is reached or change
the settings for the payment schedule category.
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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EK813 - Not enough historical data is available to generate a payment plan ?

  The SAP error message EK813, which states "Not enough historical data is available to generate a payment plan," typically occurs in the context of payment plan generation for a vendor or customer. This error indicates that the system does not have sufficient historical data to create a payment plan based on the parameters set in the system.
  Causes:
  
  
  Insufficient Historical Data: The most common cause is that there is not enough historical transaction data for the vendor or customer in question. This could be due to:
  
  New vendor/customer with no prior transactions.
  Data archiving or deletion that has removed historical records.
  Incorrect selection criteria that do not match any existing data.
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration settings related to payment plans or the payment terms that are not aligned with the available data.
  
  
  Data Entry Errors: Incorrect data entry in the vendor/customer master records or in the transaction data can lead to this error.
  
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Historical Data: Verify if there is sufficient historical data for the vendor/customer. You can do this by:
  
  Reviewing transaction history in the relevant reports (e.g., vendor or customer line item display).
  Ensuring that the data is not archived or deleted.
  
  
  
  Adjust Selection Criteria: If you are using specific selection criteria to generate the payment plan, consider broadening these criteria to include more data.
  
  
  Review Configuration: Check the configuration settings for payment plans and payment terms in the SAP system. Ensure that they are set up correctly and that they align with the available historical data.
  
  
  Data Entry Verification: Ensure that all relevant data has been entered correctly in the vendor/customer master records. This includes payment terms, payment methods, and any other relevant fields.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on payment plan generation and the requirements for historical data.
  
  
  Contact Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, 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:
  
  FBL1N: Vendor Line Item Display
  FBL5N: Customer Line Item Display
  FKBP: Payment Plan Generation
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for potential patches or updates that may address the issue.
  User Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed and resolved.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the EK813 error and implement a solution to resolve it.