How To Fix FKK_SEPA047 - Start of validity period &1 is after end of validity period &2

FKK_SEPA047 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 047

• Message text: Start of validity period &1 is after end of validity period &2

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FKK_SEPA047 - Details

• The SAP error message FKK_SEPA047 indicates that there is an issue with the validity period of a SEPA (Single Euro Payments Area) mandate. Specifically, the error states that the start of the validity period is after the end of the validity period, which is logically incorrect.
  
  Cause:
  This error typically arises due to one of the following reasons:
  
  Incorrect Date Entries: The start date of the validity period for the SEPA mandate has been entered incorrectly, such that it is later than the end date.
  Data Migration Issues: If data has been migrated from another system, there may have been inconsistencies or errors in the date formats or values.
  Manual Entry Errors: Users may have manually entered the dates incorrectly during the creation or modification of the SEPA mandate.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the FKK_SEPA047 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check the Validity Dates:
  
  Navigate to the SEPA mandate in question.
  Verify the start and end dates of the validity period.
  Ensure that