How To Fix HRPAD00_SEPA_MANDATE014 - A newer version of mandate &1 exists

HRPAD00_SEPA_MANDATE014 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 014

• Message text: A newer version of mandate &1 exists

What causes this issue?

There is now a more recent version of the mandate. Therefore, the IBAN
is no longer changed.

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?

Planned changes that can no longer be made since, for example, the
mandate is no longer valid or active, or because there is a newer
version of the mandate, result in information messages the next time the
program <DS:RE.RPUPAD00_SEPA_UPDATE_MANDATES>
RPUPAD00_SEPA_UPDATE_MANDATES</> is run. The obsolete flagged entries
are deleted when the program is run productively if the option <ZK>
Delete Obsolete Flags</> is selected when the program is started.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

HRPAD00_SEPA_MANDATE014 - Details

• The SAP error message HRPAD00_SEPA_MANDATE014 indicates that there is a newer version of a SEPA mandate that already exists in the system. This typically occurs when you attempt to create or update a SEPA mandate for a customer or employee, but the system detects that a more recent version of the mandate is already present.
  
  Cause:
  
  Existing Mandate Version: The error is triggered because the system has detected that a mandate with the same identifier (e.g., mandate ID) already exists, and it has a newer version than the one you are trying to create or update.
  Data Entry Error: There may be a mistake in the data entry, such as using an outdated mandate version or incorrect mandate details.
  System Configuration: The configuration settings for SEPA mandates may not be aligned with the current business processes or requirements.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Existing Mandates: Review the existing mandates in the system to identify the current version. You can