How To Fix 1N520 - Account &1 has at least one active and valid mandate

1N520 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 520

• Message text: Account &1 has at least one active and valid mandate

What causes this issue?

You are closing the account but it still has active and valid mandates.
This is an information message only

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Check if these mandates are required after the account is closed

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 1N520 - Account &1 has at least one active and valid mandate ?

  The SAP error message 1N520 indicates that there is an issue related to a mandate in the context of payment processing, particularly in the area of direct debits or similar transactions. The message states that the specified account has at least one active and valid mandate, which may prevent certain actions from being performed, such as deleting or modifying the mandate.
  
  Cause:
  The error typically arises in the following scenarios:
  
  Active Mandate: The account in question has an active mandate that is currently valid. This means that there are existing agreements allowing for direct debits or other transactions that are linked to this account.
  System Restrictions: The system may have restrictions in place that prevent changes to accounts with active mandates to ensure compliance with financial regulations and to protect against unauthorized changes.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Review Active Mandates: Check the active mandates associated with the account. You can