How To Fix HRPAY00DME010 - SEPA purpose code &1 not permitted for country grouping &2

HRPAY00DME010 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPAY00DME - Messages for the data medium exchange preliminary program

• Message number: 010

• Message text: SEPA purpose code &1 not permitted for country grouping &2

What causes this issue?

According to the Customizing settings (table view <LS>Assignment of
Purpose Code to Country Grouping</> V_ T77DME_PCD_MOL), purpose code
<(>&<)>1 is invalid.

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 purpose code entered in the return value of the feature and
correct it.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPAY00DME010 - SEPA purpose code &1 not permitted for country grouping &2 ?

  The SAP error message HRPAY00DME010 indicates that a specific SEPA (Single Euro Payments Area) purpose code is not permitted for the specified country grouping in the context of payroll or payment processing. This error typically arises when trying to generate payment files for direct debits or credit transfers in the SEPA format.
  
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Purpose Code: The purpose code you are trying to use is not valid for the country grouping specified in your SAP configuration. Each country has specific regulations regarding which purpose codes can be used for SEPA transactions.
  
  Configuration Issues: The configuration settings in SAP for SEPA payments may not be correctly set up, leading to the system rejecting the purpose code.
  Country Grouping Mismatch: The country grouping in your payroll or payment settings may not align with the purpose code being used.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Purpose Code: Verify the purpose code you are using against the list of valid purpose codes for the