How To Fix 1J618 - The BP of the ordering party &1 does not match the BP of mandate &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 1J - BCA: Payment Order Dialog

• Message number: 618

• Message text: The BP of the ordering party &1 does not match the BP of mandate &2

What causes this issue?

The business partner of the ordering party does not match the business
partner (the mandate recipient) of the mandate.

System Response

You cannot save your entries.

How to fix this error?

Enter a mandate with a recipient business partner that matches the
businss partner of the ordering party.

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.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 1J618 - The BP of the ordering party &1 does not match the BP of mandate &2 ?

  The SAP error message 1J618 indicates a mismatch between the Business Partner (BP) of the ordering party and the Business Partner associated with a mandate. This typically occurs in scenarios involving payment processing, where a mandate (such as a direct debit mandate) is linked to a specific business partner.
  Cause:
  The error arises when:
  
  The Business Partner (BP) associated with the order or transaction does not match the BP linked to the mandate.
  There may be a configuration issue or data entry error where the wrong BP is being referenced.
  The mandate may have been created for a different BP than the one being used in the transaction.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Verify Business Partners:
  
  Check the Business Partner (BP) associated with the ordering party (the one initiating the transaction).
  Check the Business Partner linked to the mandate. Ensure that they are the same.
  
  
  
  Update Mandate or Order:
  
  If the BP of the ordering party is incorrect, update it to match the BP of the mandate.
  If the mandate is linked to the wrong BP, you may need to create a new mandate for the correct BP.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the configuration settings in your SAP system are correct and that the BPs are set up properly in the system.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review any relevant SAP documentation or guidelines regarding Business Partner management and mandates to ensure compliance with best practices.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after verifying and updating the BPs, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Business Partner (BP): In SAP, a Business Partner is a master data entity that can represent customers, vendors, or other entities involved in business transactions.
  Mandate: A mandate is an authorization given by a customer to a company to collect payments directly from their bank account, often used in direct debit transactions.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes in SAP for managing Business Partners (e.g., BP for Business Partner maintenance) and mandates.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and correct the mismatch causing the error message 1J618.