How To Fix CRM_UIU_BP_DATA016 - Mandates exist; change the data in the bank account details

CRM_UIU_BP_DATA016 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CRM_UIU_BP_DATA -

• Message number: 016

• Message text: Mandates exist; change the data in the bank account details

What causes this issue?

For bank accounts to which mandates are assigned, you can change data
that affects the IBAN only by changing this data in the detailed view of
the bank account details. You cannot change it in the <LS>Bank Details
</> assignment block.

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?

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CRM_UIU_BP_DATA016 - Mandates exist; change the data in the bank account details ?

  The SAP error message CRM_UIU_BP_DATA016 indicates that there are existing mandates associated with the bank account details you are trying to change. This typically occurs in the context of managing business partner (BP) data in SAP Customer Relationship Management (CRM) or SAP S/4HANA.
  
  Cause:
  The error arises because:
  
  There are active mandates (e.g., direct debit mandates) linked to the bank account you are attempting to modify.
  The system prevents changes to bank account details that are currently in use by mandates to ensure data integrity and compliance with financial regulations.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Existing Mandates:
  
  Navigate to the relevant transaction or application where you can view mandates associated with the business partner.
  Identify the mandates that are linked to the bank account you are trying to change.
  
  
  
  Deactivate or Delete Mandates:
  
  If the mandates are no longer needed, you may deactivate or delete them. This can usually be done in the mandate management