How To Fix /PF1/MSG_BC708 - Error during mandate completion - not a SEPA B2B transaction type

/PF1/MSG_BC708 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PF1/MSG_BC -

• Message number: 708

• Message text: Error during mandate completion - not a SEPA B2B transaction type

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PF1/MSG_BC708 - Error during mandate completion - not a SEPA B2B transaction type ?

  The SAP error message /PF1/MSG_BC708 indicates that there is an issue with the mandate completion process in the context of SEPA (Single Euro Payments Area) transactions. Specifically, this error occurs when the transaction type being processed is not recognized as a SEPA B2B (Business to Business) transaction.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Transaction Type: The transaction being processed is not classified as a SEPA B2B transaction. This could happen if the payment method or the configuration of the payment transaction is set to a different type (e.g., SEPA Core).
  Mandate Configuration: The mandate may not be set up correctly for B2B transactions, or the mandate type may not match the transaction type being processed.
  Data Entry Errors: There may be errors in the data entered for the payment transaction, such as incorrect mandate reference or missing information.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Transaction Type: Verify that the transaction type being processed is indeed a SEPA B2B transaction. You can do this by