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

1N172 - Overview

• 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