How To Fix FTR_GUI079 - SEPA mandate is required for payment method &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FTR_GUI - TR Transaction Management

• Message number: 079

• Message text: SEPA mandate is required for payment method &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FTR_GUI079 - SEPA mandate is required for payment method &1 ?

  The SAP error message FTR_GUI079 indicates that a SEPA (Single Euro Payments Area) mandate is required for the specified payment method in the context of financial transactions. This error typically arises when attempting to process a payment that requires a SEPA mandate, but one has not been set up or is not available for the specified payment method.
  Cause:
  
  Missing SEPA Mandate: The primary cause of this error is that there is no SEPA mandate created for the customer/vendor associated with the payment method.
  Incorrect Payment Method: The payment method being used may not be configured to support SEPA transactions.
  Mandate Expiration: The existing SEPA mandate may have expired or been revoked.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the payment method in the SAP system.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Create a SEPA Mandate:
  
  Navigate to the relevant transaction in SAP (e.g., transaction code F110 for automatic payment transactions).
  Ensure that a valid SEPA mandate is created for the customer/vendor. This can typically be done in the customer/vendor master data or through specific mandate management transactions.
  Ensure that the mandate is active and not expired.
  
  
  
  Check Payment Method Configuration:
  
  Verify that the payment method being used is correctly configured to support SEPA transactions. This can be checked in the configuration settings for payment methods in the SAP system.
  Ensure that the payment method is linked to the correct bank details that support SEPA.
  
  
  
  Review Mandate Status:
  
  Check the status of existing mandates to ensure they are valid and active. If a mandate has been revoked or is inactive, it will need to be re-established.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific steps on managing SEPA mandates and payment methods.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SEPA Mandate: A SEPA mandate is a formal authorization given by a debtor to a creditor to collect payments from their bank account. It is essential for processing direct debits in the SEPA zone.
  Payment Methods in SAP: Payment methods in SAP can be configured to handle various types of payments, including SEPA direct debits and credit transfers.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as F110 (Automatic Payment Transactions), BP (Business Partner), and others related to payment processing and mandate management.
  
  By addressing the above points, you should be able to resolve the error message FTR_GUI079 and successfully process your payments.