How To Fix FVD_SEPA004 - If SEPA is not active, then mandate ID not entered

FVD_SEPA004 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FVD_SEPA - Message Class for SEPA Developments in CML

• Message number: 004

• Message text: If SEPA is not active, then mandate ID not entered

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FVD_SEPA004 - Details

• The SAP error message FVD_SEPA004 indicates that there is an issue related to SEPA (Single Euro Payments Area) mandates in the context of payment processing. Specifically, the error states that if SEPA is not active, then a mandate ID must be entered. This typically occurs in scenarios where a payment transaction is being processed, but the necessary SEPA configuration or mandate information is missing.
  
  Cause:
  
  SEPA Not Active: The SEPA functionality may not be activated in your SAP system. This could be due to configuration settings that have not been properly set up.
  Missing Mandate ID: If SEPA is not active, the system expects a mandate ID to be provided for the payment transaction. The absence of this ID leads to the error.
  Incorrect Payment Method: The payment method being used may not be compatible with SEPA transactions, or it may not be configured correctly.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Activate SEPA: Ensure that the SEPA functionality is activated in