How To Fix REEXFI313 - Assignment of SEPA mandate &1 to contract is valid for a limited time

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: REEXFI - Messages for Interface to FI

• Message number: 313

• Message text: Assignment of SEPA mandate &1 to contract is valid for a limited time

What causes this issue?

The validity of SEPA mandate &v1& does not correspond with the validity
period of the posting term. The selected SEPA mandate has to be valid
without interruption within the validity period of the posting term.

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?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message REEXFI313 - Assignment of SEPA mandate &1 to contract is valid for a limited time ?

  The SAP error message REEXFI313 indicates that there is an issue with the assignment of a SEPA mandate to a contract, specifically that the assignment is valid for a limited time. This typically occurs in the context of managing SEPA (Single Euro Payments Area) mandates for direct debit transactions in SAP.
  Cause:
  The error message REEXFI313 is triggered when:
  
  The SEPA mandate assigned to a contract has a validity period that has expired.
  The mandate is set up with a specific start and end date, and the current date falls outside this range.
  There may be a configuration issue or a missing mandate that needs to be addressed.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Mandate Validity:
  
  Go to the SEPA mandate management in SAP and check the validity dates of the mandate assigned to the contract.
  Ensure that the current date falls within the validity period of the mandate.
  
  
  
  Update Mandate Dates:
  
  If the mandate has expired, you may need to create a new mandate or extend the validity of the existing mandate.
  Ensure that the new mandate is properly assigned to the contract.
  
  
  
  Review Contract Assignment:
  
  Verify that the contract is correctly linked to the SEPA mandate.
  Check if there are any other contracts that might be using the same mandate and if they are also valid.
  
  
  
  Configuration Check:
  
  Review the configuration settings for SEPA mandates in your SAP system to ensure they are set up correctly.
  Consult with your SAP FI (Financial Accounting) consultant if you suspect a configuration issue.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the assignment again to ensure that the error message no longer appears.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SEPA Mandate Management: Understanding how SEPA mandates work in SAP is crucial. Familiarize yourself with the process of creating, managing, and assigning mandates.
  SAP Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on SEPA mandate management and error messages.
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like BP (Business Partner) to manage mandates or F110 for payment processing to see how mandates are linked to payment runs.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a technical consultant who specializes in SAP FI and SEPA processes.