How To Fix HRPAD00_SEPA_MANDATE018 - The mandate does not contain an IBAN

HRPAD00_SEPA_MANDATE018 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 018

• Message text: The mandate does not contain an IBAN

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HRPAD00_SEPA_MANDATE018 - Details

• The SAP error message HRPAD00_SEPA_MANDATE018 indicates that a SEPA mandate is missing an International Bank Account Number (IBAN). This error typically arises in the context of payroll processing or payment transactions where SEPA (Single Euro Payments Area) mandates are used for direct debit transactions.
  
  Cause:
  The error occurs when:
  
  The SEPA mandate record is created without an IBAN.
  The IBAN field in the mandate is either empty or incorrectly populated.
  There may be a data entry error or a missing configuration in the employee's bank details.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check the Mandate Data:
  
  Navigate to the SEPA mandate data for the employee in question.
  Ensure that the IBAN field is filled in correctly. The IBAN should conform to the standard format for the relevant country.
  
  
  
  Update Employee Bank Details:
  
  Go to the employee's master data (e.g., using transaction PA30).
  Check the bank details section and ensure that the IBAN is entered correctly.
  If the IBAN is