How To Fix SD_SEPA004 - Payment term &1 has pymt method w/o SEPA assgmt; mandate will be deleted

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SD_SEPA - SD SEPA Message Class

• Message number: 004

• Message text: Payment term &1 has pymt method w/o SEPA assgmt; mandate will be deleted

What causes this issue?

The change to the payment terms includes a <DS:DE.SCHZW_BSEG>payment
method</> without SEPA assignment.

System Response

The system removes the <DS:DE.SEPA_MNDID>mandate reference</>.

How to fix this error?

Check the terms of payment and the payment method.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SD_SEPA004 - Payment term &1 has pymt method w/o SEPA assgmt; mandate will be deleted ?

  The SAP error message SD_SEPA004 indicates that there is an issue with the payment term configuration in relation to SEPA (Single Euro Payments Area) mandates. Specifically, the error states that the payment term you are trying to use has a payment method that does not have a SEPA assignment, which means that the mandate associated with that payment term will be deleted.
  Cause:
  
  Payment Method Configuration: The payment method associated with the payment term does not have a SEPA assignment. This can happen if the payment method is not configured to support SEPA transactions.
  Payment Term Settings: The payment term itself may not be correctly set up to work with SEPA mandates.
  Mandate Management: If the payment method is not compatible with SEPA, the system will automatically delete any existing SEPA mandates linked to that payment term.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Payment Method Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for payment methods in SAP (Transaction code: OBPM1).
  Ensure that the payment method you are using has been assigned to a SEPA format. You may need to create or modify the payment method to include SEPA settings.
  
  
  
  Review Payment Term Settings:
  
  Check the payment term configuration (Transaction code: OBA7).
  Ensure that the payment term is correctly linked to a payment method that supports SEPA.
  
  
  
  Update Mandate Information:
  
  If you have existing mandates that are being deleted, you may need to recreate them after correcting the payment method configuration.
  Ensure that the mandates are correctly linked to the payment terms and payment methods that are SEPA-compliant.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the payment process again to ensure that the error does not occur.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SEPA Mandates: These are agreements between a debtor and a creditor that allow for direct debit transactions within the SEPA zone.
  Payment Methods: In SAP, payment methods can be configured to handle various types of payments, including bank transfers, direct debits, and credit card payments.
  SAP Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed guidance on configuring payment methods and terms for SEPA compliance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and ensure that your payment terms and methods are correctly configured for SEPA transactions.