How To Fix >5160 - Mandate &1 was deleted.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: >5 -

• Message number: 160

• Message text: Mandate &1 was deleted.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message >5160 - Mandate &1 was deleted. ?

  The SAP error message "5160 Mandate &1 was deleted" typically occurs in the context of the SAP Financial Accounting (FI) module, particularly when dealing with direct debits and mandates. This error indicates that a mandate (which is a permission given by a customer to a company to collect payments directly from their bank account) has been deleted and is no longer available for processing.
  Cause:
  
  Deletion of Mandate: The most common cause of this error is that the mandate referenced by the system has been deleted from the database. This could happen due to manual deletion by a user or as part of a data cleanup process.
  Incorrect Mandate Reference: The system might be trying to access a mandate that never existed or has been incorrectly referenced.
  Data Migration Issues: If data has been migrated from another system or during an upgrade, mandates may not have been transferred correctly.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Mandate Status: Verify the status of the mandate in the system. You can do this by navigating to the relevant transaction (e.g., transaction code FDM1 for managing mandates) and checking if the mandate exists.
  Recreate the Mandate: If the mandate has been deleted and is required for processing, you may need to recreate it. Ensure that all necessary details are correctly entered.
  Review User Actions: If the deletion was unintentional, review user actions and permissions to prevent unauthorized deletions in the future.
  Consult Logs: Check system logs or change logs to see when and why the mandate was deleted. This can provide insights into whether it was a user error or a system issue.
  Contact Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP documentation for further assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as FDM1 (Create Mandate), FDM2 (Change Mandate), and FDM3 (Display Mandate).
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to direct debit processing and mandates for more detailed information on how mandates are managed within the system.
  User Roles and Permissions: Ensure that users have the appropriate roles and permissions to manage mandates to avoid accidental deletions.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to address the error message and restore functionality related to mandates in your SAP system.