How To Fix REMMMN093 - Contracts without deletion flag still exist in the mandate (number: &1)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: REMMMN - Messages for Mandate Master Data

• Message number: 093

• Message text: Contracts without deletion flag still exist in the mandate (number: &1)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message REMMMN093 - Contracts without deletion flag still exist in the mandate (number: &1) ?

  The SAP error message REMMMN093 indicates that there are contracts associated with a mandate that do not have a deletion flag set. This typically occurs in the context of managing mandates in the SAP system, particularly in the area of payment processing or direct debit management.
  Cause:
  The error arises when you attempt to delete or modify a mandate that is still linked to active contracts. The system prevents the deletion of the mandate because it is still in use, which is a safeguard to ensure that financial transactions are not disrupted.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to follow these steps:
  
  
  Identify the Contracts: Use the mandate number provided in the error message (indicated as &1) to identify the contracts that are still linked to the mandate. You can do this by checking the relevant tables or using transaction codes related to mandates and contracts.
  
  
  Review Contract Status: Check the status of the identified contracts. If they are still active and you intend to delete the mandate, you will need to either:
  
  Set the deletion flag on the contracts if they are no longer needed.
  Terminate or close the contracts properly if they are still active but should not be linked to the mandate.
  
  
  
  Set Deletion Flag: If the contracts are indeed no longer needed, you can set the deletion flag for each contract. This is typically done in the contract management area of SAP.
  
  
  Delete or Modify the Mandate: Once all contracts linked to the mandate have the deletion flag set, you should be able to delete or modify the mandate without encountering the error.
  
  
  Check for Dependencies: Ensure that there are no other dependencies or references to the mandate that might prevent its deletion.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  FDM_MANDATE: For managing mandates.
  FDM_CONTRACT: For managing contracts.
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files for detailed steps on managing mandates and contracts.
  
  
  Consult with SAP Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for assistance.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message and manage your mandates and contracts effectively.