How To Fix FKK_SEPA055 - Payment method &1 for paying CoCode &2 does not require SEPA mandate

FKK_SEPA055 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 055

• Message text: Payment method &1 for paying CoCode &2 does not require SEPA mandate

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FKK_SEPA055 - Details

• The SAP error message FKK_SEPA055 indicates that the payment method specified for a company code does not require a SEPA mandate. This error typically arises in the context of processing payments using the SEPA (Single Euro Payments Area) format, which is used for euro-denominated payments across Europe.
  
  Cause:
  
  Payment Method Configuration: The payment method defined for the company code may not be set up to require a SEPA mandate. This can happen if the payment method is configured incorrectly or if it is not intended to use SEPA mandates.
  Mandate Management: The mandate management settings for the payment method may not be activated or properly configured.
  Company Code Settings: The company code settings may not align with the requirements for SEPA payments, leading to this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Payment Method Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the payment method in transaction code OBPM1 (for payment methods) or FBZP (for payment program configuration).
  Ensure that the payment method