How To Fix HRPAD00_SEPA_MANDATE003 - The SWIFT code for bank &1 cannot be determined

HRPAD00_SEPA_MANDATE003 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPAD00_SEPA_MANDATE - SEPA Mandates for Direct Debits in Payroll

• Message number: 003

• Message text: The SWIFT code for bank &1 cannot be determined

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HRPAD00_SEPA_MANDATE003 - Details

• The SAP error message HRPAD00_SEPA_MANDATE003 indicates that the system is unable to determine the SWIFT code for a specified bank. This error typically arises in the context of processing SEPA (Single Euro Payments Area) mandates, which require accurate bank details, including the SWIFT/BIC code, for international transactions.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Bank Data: The SWIFT code for the specified bank is not maintained in the system.
  Incorrect Bank Configuration: The bank details may not be correctly configured in the SAP system.
  Bank Not Supported: The bank in question may not be supported for SEPA transactions, or it may not have a valid SWIFT code associated with it.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the bank master data or the employee's bank details.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Bank Master Data:
  
  Go to the transaction code FI01 (Create Bank) or FI02 (Change Bank) to verify if the SWIFT code is correctly maintained for the bank in question.
  Ensure that the bank is set up