How To Fix 1E229 - Direc debit order: Only account currency allowed as currency

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 1E - BCA: Account

• Message number: 229

• Message text: Direc debit order: Only account currency allowed as currency

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 1E229 - Direc debit order: Only account currency allowed as currency ?

  The SAP error message 1E229 indicates that there is an issue with the currency used in a direct debit order. Specifically, the error states: "Direct debit order: Only account currency allowed as currency." This means that the currency specified for the direct debit order does not match the currency of the bank account from which the funds are to be debited.
  Cause:
  
  Currency Mismatch: The currency of the direct debit order is different from the currency of the bank account.
  Configuration Issues: There may be incorrect settings in the configuration of the payment methods or bank accounts.
  Data Entry Errors: The user may have mistakenly entered a different currency when creating the direct debit order.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Bank Account Currency:
  
  Verify the currency of the bank account that is set up for direct debits. This can be done in the bank account master data.
  Ensure that the currency of the direct debit order matches the currency of the bank account.
  
  
  
  Adjust Direct Debit Order:
  
  If the direct debit order has been created with the wrong currency, it may need to be corrected. This can involve either changing the currency in the order or creating a new order with the correct currency.
  
  
  
  Review Payment Method Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration of the payment method used for the direct debit. Ensure that it is set up to allow only the account currency.
  This can be done in the configuration settings under Financial Accounting (FI) > Accounts Receivable > Payment Transactions > Define Payment Methods for Country.
  
  
  
  User Training:
  
  Ensure that users are trained to enter the correct currency when creating direct debit orders to avoid future errors.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional insights or updates regarding this error message.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to direct debit processing and payment methods for further understanding of the configuration and requirements.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  FBZ0: For processing payment runs.
  OBPM1: For configuring payment methods.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message 1E229 and ensure that direct debit orders are processed correctly.