How To Fix FZ685 - > SEPA contract reference for contract & cannot be defined uniquely

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FZ - Payment Transactions

• Message number: 685

• Message text: > SEPA contract reference for contract & cannot be defined uniquely

What causes this issue?

A contract reference for the document was found by several applications.

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?

Check the contract, and the contract reference entered in the contract.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FZ685 - > SEPA contract reference for contract & cannot be defined uniquely ?

  The SAP error message FZ685 indicates that there is an issue with the SEPA (Single Euro Payments Area) contract reference for a specific contract. This error typically arises when the system cannot uniquely identify the contract reference due to duplicate entries or missing information.
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Contract References: There may be multiple entries in the system for the same contract reference, leading to ambiguity.
  Missing or Incorrect Data: The contract reference may not be properly defined in the system, or there may be missing information that prevents the system from identifying it uniquely.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration settings related to SEPA payments or contract management in the SAP system.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check for Duplicates: 
  
  Go to the relevant transaction (e.g., SEPA contract management) and check if there are duplicate entries for the contract reference in question.
  If duplicates are found, you may need to delete or merge them to ensure uniqueness.
  
  
  
  Verify Contract Reference:
  
  Ensure that the contract reference is correctly defined in the system. Check the relevant master data and ensure that all required fields are filled out correctly.
  If necessary, update the contract reference to ensure it is unique.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration Settings:
  
  Check the configuration settings for SEPA in the SAP system. Ensure that all necessary settings are correctly configured to handle contract references.
  Consult with your SAP administrator or a functional consultant to review the SEPA configuration.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to SEPA and contract management for any specific guidelines or troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, perform tests to ensure that the error no longer occurs and that the SEPA transactions can be processed successfully.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like SEPA, F110 (for payment runs), or FBZP (for payment program configuration) to investigate and resolve the issue.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary roles and authorizations to view and modify contract references.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to reach out to SAP support for further assistance.