How To Fix FIN_SEPA_EN006 - No GUID of mandate in settlement data of payment program

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FIN_SEPA_EN - Messages for SEPA Mandates in FIN

• Message number: 006

• Message text: No GUID of mandate in settlement data of payment program

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FIN_SEPA_EN006 - No GUID of mandate in settlement data of payment program ?

  The SAP error message FIN_SEPA_EN006 indicates that there is no GUID (Globally Unique Identifier) of the mandate in the settlement data of the payment program. This error typically arises in the context of SEPA (Single Euro Payments Area) payments, where mandates are required for direct debit transactions.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Mandate Information: The mandate information, which includes the GUID, is not present in the payment data. This can happen if the mandate was not created or linked correctly to the customer/vendor master data.
  Incorrect Configuration: The payment program may not be configured correctly to handle mandates, or the relevant settings for SEPA direct debits may be incomplete.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data between the mandate and the payment program, such as mismatched identifiers or missing entries.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Mandate Creation: Ensure that the mandate has been created for the customer/vendor in question. You can do this by navigating to the relevant transaction (e.g., BP for Business Partner) and checking the mandate details.
  Verify Mandate GUID: Make sure that the GUID of the mandate is correctly assigned and available in the payment data. You can check this in the SEPA mandate management area.
  Review Payment Program Configuration: Check the configuration settings for the payment program (transaction FBZP) to ensure that it is set up to handle SEPA mandates correctly.
  Update Payment Data: If the mandate is missing, you may need to create a new mandate or update the existing payment data to include the correct GUID.
  Test with Different Data: If possible, test the payment program with different customer/vendor data to see if the issue persists, which can help isolate the problem.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SEPA Mandate Management: Familiarize yourself with how SEPA mandates work in SAP, including how to create, manage, and link them to customer/vendor accounts.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance on SEPA payment processing.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to payment processing and SEPA compliance to ensure that all necessary steps are being followed.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or refer to SAP community forums for further assistance.