How To Fix FIN_SEPA006 - &1 is not a paying company code for payer &2 or linked payee &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FIN_SEPA - Messages for Mandates in FIN

• Message number: 006

• Message text: &1 is not a paying company code for payer &2 or linked payee &3

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FIN_SEPA006 - &1 is not a paying company code for payer &2 or linked payee &3 ?

  The SAP error message FIN_SEPA006 indicates that there is an issue with the configuration of the payment process in relation to the company code and the payer or linked payee. Specifically, the error message states that the specified company code is not set up as a paying company code for the given payer or linked payee.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The company code specified in the payment run is not configured as a paying company code for the payer or linked payee in the system.
  Missing Master Data: The vendor or customer master data may not be correctly set up to link the payer with the company code.
  Payment Method Issues: The payment method used may not be valid for the specified company code or payer.
  Authorization Issues: There may be authorization restrictions preventing the company code from being used for payments.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Company Code Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings in SAP and verify that the company code is set up as a paying company code for the payer or linked payee.
  You can check this in the transaction code OBPM1 (for payment methods) or OBVCU (for company code settings).
  
  
  
  Review Vendor/Customer Master Data:
  
  Use transaction codes XK03 (for vendors) or FD03 (for customers) to review the master data.
  Ensure that the company code is correctly assigned to the vendor or customer and that the payment details are correctly maintained.
  
  
  
  Check Payment Method:
  
  Ensure that the payment method being used is valid for the company code and is correctly configured in the payment method settings.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Verify that the user executing the payment run has the necessary authorizations to process payments for the specified company code.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for additional guidance on configuring payment processes and resolving related errors.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  OBPM1: Payment Methods in Company Code
  OBVCU: Configuration of Company Code
  XK03: Display Vendor
  FD03: Display Customer
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the above configurations, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the FIN_SEPA006 error in your SAP system.