How To Fix FKK_SEPA061 - Mandate &1 applies for contract account &2, not for contract account &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 061

• Message text: Mandate &1 applies for contract account &2, not for contract account &3

What causes this issue?

It is specified in mandate &V1& that it is valid for contract account
&V2&. Therefore, you cannot enter mandate &V1& in contract account &V3&.
INCLUDE FICA_SEPA_MNDID_ALLOCATION OBJECT DOKU ID TX

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_SEPA061 - Mandate &1 applies for contract account &2, not for contract account &3 ?

  The SAP error message FKK_SEPA061 indicates that there is an issue with the SEPA mandate associated with a contract account. Specifically, the message states that a particular mandate applies to one contract account but not to another. This typically occurs in the context of direct debit processing in SAP's Financial Accounting (FI) module, particularly when dealing with contract accounts in the Contract Accounts Receivable and Payable (FI-CA) component.
  Cause:
  The error arises when:
  
  A SEPA mandate (which is a permission for a creditor to collect payments from a debtor's bank account) is linked to a specific contract account.
  An attempt is made to use that mandate for a different contract account that it is not associated with.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Mandate Assignment:
  
  Verify that the SEPA mandate is correctly assigned to the intended contract account. You can do this by navigating to the relevant transaction in SAP (e.g., using transaction code FPAYM or FPE1).
  Ensure that the mandate is valid and active for the contract account you are trying to process.
  
  
  
  Create or Update Mandate:
  
  If the mandate is not assigned to the correct contract account, you may need to create a new mandate for that account or update the existing mandate to include the new contract account.
  Use transaction FPE1 to create a new mandate or modify an existing one.
  
  
  
  Review Contract Account Settings:
  
  Check the settings and configurations of the contract accounts involved to ensure they are set up correctly for SEPA direct debit processing.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources for additional guidance on managing SEPA mandates and contract accounts.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP FI-CA expert for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SEPA Mandate: A SEPA mandate is a legal agreement that allows a creditor to collect payments from a debtor's bank account. It is essential for direct debit transactions in the SEPA zone.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  FPAYM: Manage Payment Media
  FPE1: Create/Change SEPA Mandate
  
  
  FI-CA: Contract Accounts Receivable and Payable is a component of SAP that manages customer accounts, billing, and payment processing.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the FKK_SEPA061 error and ensure that your SEPA mandates are correctly configured for the relevant contract accounts.