How To Fix FKK_SEPA023 - Bank details of business partner &1 not required for contract account &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 023

• Message text: Bank details of business partner &1 not required for contract account &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FKK_SEPA023 - Bank details of business partner &1 not required for contract account &2 ?

  The SAP error message FKK_SEPA023 indicates that the bank details of a business partner are not required for a specific contract account. This error typically arises in the context of the SAP Convergent Charging or SAP Contract Accounts Receivable and Payable (FI-CA) modules, particularly when dealing with SEPA (Single Euro Payments Area) transactions.
  Cause:
  
  Configuration Settings: The contract account may be configured in such a way that it does not require bank details for processing payments. This could be due to the account type or the payment method assigned to the account.
  Business Partner Settings: The business partner associated with the contract account may not have bank details maintained, or the settings for the business partner may indicate that bank details are not necessary.
  Payment Method: The payment method assigned to the contract account may not require bank details (e.g., cash payments, direct debit not applicable).
  Contract Account Type: Certain types of contract accounts (like those for specific customer groups) may not require bank details.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Contract Account Configuration:
  
  Review the configuration of the contract account in the SAP system. Ensure that the account type and payment method are set correctly.
  If bank details are required, consider changing the payment method to one that requires bank details.
  
  
  
  Review Business Partner Data:
  
  Go to the business partner master data and check if the bank details are maintained. If necessary, add the bank details.
  Ensure that the business partner is correctly linked to the contract account.
  
  
  
  Adjust Payment Method:
  
  If the payment method does not require bank details, consider changing it to one that does if bank details are necessary for your business process.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team to understand the specific configurations and settings that may be causing this error.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, perform a test transaction to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like BP (Business Partner), FBL1N (Vendor Line Item Display), or FK03 (Display Vendor) to check and maintain the relevant data.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to business partner and contract account data.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to engage with your SAP support team or consult the SAP community for further assistance.