How To Fix HRPAD00_SEPA_MANDATE105 - SEPA mandate &1 is obsolete (not used, signature: &2)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 105

• Message text: SEPA mandate &1 is obsolete (not used, signature: &2)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPAD00_SEPA_MANDATE105 - SEPA mandate &1 is obsolete (not used, signature: &2) ?

  The SAP error message HRPAD00_SEPA_MANDATE105 indicates that a SEPA mandate is considered obsolete. This typically occurs when the mandate is no longer valid or has not been used for a certain period. The message provides two key pieces of information: the mandate number (&1) and the signature associated with it (&2).
  Cause:
  
  Obsolete Mandate: The SEPA mandate has not been used for a specified duration, leading the system to mark it as obsolete.
  Incorrect Status: The mandate may have been incorrectly set to an obsolete status due to changes in the employee's payment information or other administrative actions.
  Data Maintenance: There may have been changes in the employee's bank details or other relevant information that necessitated the creation of a new mandate.
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Mandate Status: Check the status of the SEPA mandate in the system. You can do this by navigating to the relevant transaction (e.g., HR Master Data) and reviewing the mandate details.
  Create a New Mandate: If the mandate is indeed obsolete, you will need to create a new SEPA mandate for the employee. This can typically be done through the relevant HR transaction codes (e.g., PA30 for maintaining HR master data).
  Update Employee Data: Ensure that all relevant employee data, such as bank account details, is up to date before creating a new mandate.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or your organization's guidelines on managing SEPA mandates for specific steps and best practices.
  Contact Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP HR expert for further assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SEPA Mandate: A SEPA (Single Euro Payments Area) mandate is a document that authorizes a creditor to collect payments from a debtor's bank account. It is essential for processing direct debits in the SEPA zone.
  SAP HR Module: The error is related to the SAP HR module, which manages employee data, payroll, and related financial transactions.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data) and others that may be used to manage SEPA mandates.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to address the error and ensure that the SEPA mandate is valid and active for processing payments.