How To Fix FIN_SEPA013 - There are active SEPA mandates for these bank details or IBAN

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FIN_SEPA - Messages for Mandates in FIN

• Message number: 013

• Message text: There are active SEPA mandates for these bank details or IBAN

What causes this issue?

You want to change or delete bank details or an IBAN in the document for
which there are active SEPA mandates.

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?

If you want to change or delete the bank details or the IBAN, first
reverse all SEPA mandates for the bank details or IBAN concerned, and
then either make your change or delete the bank details or IBAN.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FIN_SEPA013 - There are active SEPA mandates for these bank details or IBAN ?

  The SAP error message FIN_SEPA013 indicates that there are active SEPA mandates associated with the bank details or IBAN you are trying to process. This typically occurs when you attempt to change or delete bank details that are linked to existing SEPA mandates in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Active SEPA Mandates: The primary cause of this error is that there are one or more active SEPA mandates that reference the specific bank account or IBAN you are trying to modify or delete.
  Data Integrity: SAP enforces data integrity rules to ensure that changes to bank details do not disrupt existing financial agreements or mandates.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the FIN_SEPA013 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Active Mandates:
  
  Use transaction code SEPA_MANDATE or navigate to the relevant SEPA mandate management area in your SAP system to check for active mandates associated with the bank details or IBAN in question.
  
  
  
  Review Mandate Status:
  
  Identify the mandates that are active and determine if they need to be modified or canceled. You may need to consult with your finance or compliance team to understand the implications of changing or deleting a mandate.
  
  
  
  Modify or Cancel Mandates:
  
  If the mandates are no longer needed, you can cancel them. If they need to be updated, you may need to create a new mandate with the updated bank details and then cancel the old one.
  
  
  
  Update Bank Details:
  
  Once the active mandates are addressed (either canceled or modified), you should be able to update or delete the bank details without encountering the error.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or your organization's internal guidelines for managing SEPA mandates and bank details to ensure compliance with financial regulations.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SEPA Mandates: SEPA (Single Euro Payments Area) mandates are agreements that authorize a creditor to collect payments from a debtor's bank account. They are crucial for direct debit transactions in the Eurozone.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SEPA_MANDATE, BP (Business Partner), and FI12 (for managing financial documents) to navigate the system effectively.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to SEPA mandates and bank details for additional guidance or known issues.
  
  If you continue to experience issues after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a technical consultant who specializes in SAP Financials.