How To Fix FKK_SEPA016 - There are no active mandates for business partner &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FKK_SEPA - FI-CA: SEPA Mandate Management

• Message number: 016

• Message text: There are no active mandates for business partner &1

What causes this issue?

For business partner &V1&, no mandates were found with one of the
following statuses:
Entered
To Be Confirmed
Active
Locked

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?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FKK_SEPA016 - There are no active mandates for business partner &1 ?

  The SAP error message FKK_SEPA016 indicates that there are no active SEPA mandates for the specified business partner. This error typically occurs when you are trying to process a payment or direct debit transaction, and the system cannot find a valid mandate associated with the business partner.
  Cause:
  
  No Active Mandate: The primary cause of this error is that there are no active SEPA mandates for the specified business partner in the system.
  Expired Mandate: The mandate may exist but could be expired or inactive.
  Incorrect Business Partner: The business partner ID provided may be incorrect or not linked to any active mandates.
  Mandate Not Created: The mandate may not have been created or properly set up in the system.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Mandate Status:
  
  Go to the SEPA mandate management transaction (e.g., transaction code FPAYM or FPE1) and check if there are any active mandates for the business partner.
  Ensure that the mandate is active and not expired.
  
  
  
  Create a New Mandate:
  
  If no active mandate exists, you will need to create a new SEPA mandate for the business partner.
  Ensure that all required information is filled out correctly, including the mandate reference, debtor ID, and other relevant details.
  
  
  
  Verify Business Partner Data:
  
  Check the business partner data to ensure that the correct ID is being used and that it is properly set up in the system.
  Ensure that the business partner is assigned to the correct company code and has the necessary payment information.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  If you are consistently facing this issue, review the configuration settings for SEPA mandates in your SAP system to ensure everything is set up correctly.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for more detailed steps on managing SEPA mandates.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SEPA Mandate: A SEPA mandate is a permission given by a debtor to a creditor to collect payments from their bank account. It is essential for processing direct debits in the SEPA payment scheme.
  Business Partner: In SAP, a business partner is an entity that can be a customer, vendor, or other roles. Proper setup and maintenance of business partner data are crucial for financial transactions.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as BP (Business Partner), FPAYM (Manage SEPA Mandates), and FPE1 (Create SEPA Mandate) for managing mandates.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or refer to SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.