How To Fix 1N211 - Payment method &1 is SEPA, but transaction type &2 without mandate checks

1N211 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 211

• Message text: Payment method &1 is SEPA, but transaction type &2 without mandate checks

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 1N211 - Payment method &1 is SEPA, but transaction type &2 without mandate checks ?

  The SAP error message 1N211 indicates that there is a mismatch between the payment method and the transaction type in the context of SEPA (Single Euro Payments Area) transactions. Specifically, it suggests that the payment method is set to SEPA, but the transaction type does not include the necessary mandate checks.
  
  Cause:
  
  Payment Method Configuration: The payment method is configured to use SEPA, which requires a valid mandate for direct debit transactions. If the transaction type does not support mandate checks, this error will occur.
  Transaction Type Settings: The transaction type being used may not be set up to handle SEPA mandates, leading to a conflict when trying to process a SEPA payment.
  Missing Mandate: If the mandate is not created or is not valid for the customer/vendor involved in the transaction, this error can also arise.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Payment Method Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the payment method in SAP (Transaction code: OBPM1).
  Ensure that