How To Fix FBK_MANDATE013 - &1 is not valid value for period unit

FBK_MANDATE013 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FBK_MANDATE - BCA: Mandate UI

• Message number: 013

• Message text: &1 is not valid value for period unit

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FBK_MANDATE013 - &1 is not valid value for period unit ?

  The SAP error message FBK_MANDATE013 indicates that there is an issue with the period unit specified in a financial transaction or configuration related to mandates (such as direct debits). The error message states that the value provided for the period unit is not valid.
  
  Cause:
  The error typically arises due to one of the following reasons:
  
  Invalid Period Unit: The period unit specified in the transaction or configuration does not match the allowed values defined in the system. This could be due to a typo or incorrect selection.
  
  Configuration Issues: The configuration settings for mandates or payment processing may not be set up correctly, leading to invalid values being used.
  Data Entry Errors: Users may have entered an incorrect value in the relevant fields, leading to the error.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check the Period Unit:
  
  Verify the value entered for the period unit in the transaction or configuration. Ensure it matches