How To Fix FIN_SEPA_EN009 - Paying company code &1 doesn't have the payment method required by SEPA

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 009

• Message text: Paying company code &1 doesn't have the payment method required by SEPA

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FIN_SEPA_EN009 - Paying company code &1 doesn't have the payment method required by SEPA ?

  The SAP error message FIN_SEPA_EN009 indicates that the paying company code does not have the required payment method configured for SEPA (Single Euro Payments Area) transactions. This error typically arises when trying to process a payment that requires a specific payment method that has not been set up for the company code in question.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Payment Method Configuration: The payment method required for SEPA transactions is not assigned to the paying company code.
  Incorrect Payment Method: The payment method being used is not compatible with SEPA requirements.
  Company Code Settings: The company code may not be properly configured to handle SEPA payments.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Payment Method Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code OBPM1 (for payment methods in company code).
  Verify that the payment method you are trying to use is configured for the relevant company code.
  If it is not configured, you will need to create or modify the payment method settings.
  
  
  
  Assign Payment Method to Company Code:
  
  If the payment method is missing, you can assign it to the company code by:
  
  Navigating to OBPM1.
  Selecting the appropriate payment method and assigning it to the company code.
  Ensure that the payment method is marked as a SEPA payment method.
  
  
  
  
  
  Check Payment Method Details:
  
  Ensure that the payment method is set up correctly for SEPA transactions, including the necessary parameters such as:
  
  Bank details
  SEPA-specific settings (e.g., mandate management)
  
  
  You can check this in the configuration settings for the payment method.
  
  
  
  Review Company Code Settings:
  
  Ensure that the company code is set up to handle SEPA payments. This includes checking the settings in OBY6 (for company code settings) to ensure that the necessary configurations are in place.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, perform a test transaction to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SEPA Payment Methods: Familiarize yourself with the different SEPA payment methods (e.g., SEPA Credit Transfer, SEPA Direct Debit) and their specific requirements.
  SAP Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed guidance on configuring payment methods and SEPA settings.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  OBPM1: Payment method configuration.
  OBY6: Company code settings.
  FBZP: Payment program configuration.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the FIN_SEPA_EN009 error and successfully process SEPA payments for the specified company code.