How To Fix /PF1/MSG_CONV518 - Content of the field ,71A' is not SEPA compliant

/PF1/MSG_CONV518 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PF1/MSG_CONV -

• Message number: 518

• Message text: Content of the field ,71A' is not SEPA compliant

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/PF1/MSG_CONV518 - Details

• The SAP error message /PF1/MSG_CONV518 indicates that the content of a specific field (in this case, 71A) is not compliant with SEPA (Single Euro Payments Area) standards. This error typically arises when dealing with payment transactions, especially when generating SEPA credit transfers or direct debits.
  
  Cause:
  The error is usually caused by one or more of the following issues:
  
  Invalid Characters: The field may contain characters that are not allowed in SEPA formats, such as special characters or unsupported symbols.
  Incorrect Length: The content of the field may not meet the required length specifications defined by SEPA standards.
  Format Issues: The data may not be formatted correctly (e.g., incorrect use of spaces, separators, etc.).
  Missing Information: Required information may be missing from the field, making it non-compliant with SEPA requirements.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  Check Field Content: Review the content of the field 71A to ensure it contains only valid characters. SEPA