How To Fix 1N172 - Cannot create the payt order as payt method &1 is relevant to SEPA

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 1N - BCA: Payment Item Dialog

• Message number: 172

• Message text: Cannot create the payt order as payt method &1 is relevant to SEPA

What causes this issue?

The system is unable to automatically create the payment order as the
payment method for this order is only relevant to SEPA transactions.

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

System Response

How to fix this error?

Ensure that you use a payment method that is not relevant to SEPA
transactions.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 1N172 - Cannot create the payt order as payt method &1 is relevant to SEPA ?

  The SAP error message 1N172 indicates that there is an issue with creating a payment order because the specified payment method is relevant to SEPA (Single Euro Payments Area). This typically occurs when the payment method is configured to be used for SEPA transactions, but certain conditions or configurations are not met.
  Cause:
  
  Payment Method Configuration: The payment method you are trying to use is set up for SEPA transactions, but the necessary configurations or data are missing.
  Missing SEPA Data: Required information for SEPA payments, such as IBAN, BIC, or other relevant details, may not be present in the vendor or customer master data.
  Incorrect Payment Method: The payment method may not be appropriate for the transaction type or the country involved.
  Bank Details: The bank details for the vendor or customer may not be correctly maintained or may not comply with SEPA requirements.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Payment Method Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for payment methods in SAP (Transaction code: OBVCU).
  Ensure that the payment method is correctly configured for SEPA transactions.
  
  
  
  Verify Master Data:
  
  Check the vendor or customer master data to ensure that all required fields for SEPA payments are filled out, including IBAN and BIC.
  Ensure that the bank details are valid and comply with SEPA standards.
  
  
  
  Review Payment Program Settings:
  
  Check the payment program settings (Transaction code: F110) to ensure that the payment method is correctly assigned and that the parameters are set up for SEPA processing.
  
  
  
  Test with Different Payment Method:
  
  If applicable, try using a different payment method that is not relevant to SEPA to see if the issue persists.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources for specific requirements related to SEPA payment processing.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SEPA Compliance: Ensure that your organization is compliant with SEPA regulations, which may involve specific formats and data requirements for cross-border euro transactions.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as F110 (Automatic Payment Transactions) and OBVCU (Payment Method Configuration).
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to SEPA payment processing that may provide additional insights or fixes for known issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the error message 1N172 in SAP.