How To Fix FKK_SEPA073 - Direct debit pre-notification is not possible in any paying company code

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 073

• Message text: Direct debit pre-notification is not possible in any paying company code

What causes this issue?

Direct-debit pre-notifications are not allowed in any of the paying
company codes.
The last paying company code that was checked was company code &V1&.

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_SEPA073 - Direct debit pre-notification is not possible in any paying company code ?

  The SAP error message FKK_SEPA073 indicates that a direct debit pre-notification cannot be processed for any paying company code. This error typically arises in the context of managing direct debits within the SAP system, particularly when dealing with SEPA (Single Euro Payments Area) transactions.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Configuration: The company code may not be properly configured for direct debit processing. This includes settings related to payment methods, bank details, and direct debit mandates.
  Inactive Mandate: The direct debit mandate for the customer may not be active or may not exist in the system.
  Incorrect Payment Method: The payment method used may not be set up for direct debit transactions.
  Customer Master Data Issues: The customer master data may not have the necessary information for direct debit processing, such as bank account details or mandate information.
  Payment Run Settings: The settings for the payment run may not include the necessary parameters for processing direct debits.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Company Code Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the company code is configured for direct debit processing. This includes checking the payment methods and ensuring that the direct debit option is enabled.
  Navigate to the configuration settings in SAP (Transaction code: SPRO) and verify the settings under Financial Accounting > Accounts Receivable and Payable > Payment Transactions > Payment Methods in Country.
  
  
  
  Verify Mandate Status:
  
  Check if the direct debit mandate for the customer is active. You can do this by accessing the customer account and reviewing the mandate details.
  If the mandate is inactive, you may need to create or activate it.
  
  
  
  Review Customer Master Data:
  
  Ensure that the customer master data contains all necessary information, including bank account details and the correct payment method.
  You can check this in the customer master record (Transaction code: FD03).
  
  
  
  Adjust Payment Method:
  
  If the payment method is incorrect, you may need to change it to one that is configured for direct debit processing.
  
  
  
  Check Payment Run Parameters:
  
  Review the parameters set for the payment run to ensure that they include the necessary settings for direct debit pre-notifications.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific details on configuring direct debit processing and troubleshooting related issues.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  FD03: Display Customer Master
  SPRO: Customizing Implementation Guide
  F110: Automatic Payment Transactions (for running payment runs)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to direct debit processing and the error message FKK_SEPA073.
  
  
  Testing: After making the necessary changes, perform a test run to ensure that the direct debit pre-notification can be processed successfully.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement the appropriate solution to resolve it.