How To Fix SEPA026 - You are not authorized to create mandates for company code '&1'

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SEPA - SEPA Mandate: Messages

• Message number: 026

• Message text: You are not authorized to create mandates for company code '&1'

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SEPA026 - You are not authorized to create mandates for company code '&1' ?

  The SAP error message SEPA026 indicates that a user is not authorized to create SEPA mandates for a specific company code. This error typically arises in the context of managing SEPA (Single Euro Payments Area) transactions, particularly when dealing with direct debit mandates.
  Cause:
  The error is usually caused by one of the following reasons:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user does not have the necessary authorizations assigned in their user profile to create mandates for the specified company code.
  Company Code Configuration: The company code may not be properly configured to allow mandate creation, or the user may not be assigned to that company code.
  Role Assignment: The user may not have the appropriate roles assigned that include the necessary permissions for SEPA mandate management.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the SEPA026 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to check the authorization failure. This will show you which specific authorization object is missing.
  Review the user's roles and authorizations in transaction SU01 or PFCG to ensure they have the necessary permissions for the company code in question.
  
  
  
  Assign Necessary Roles:
  
  If the user lacks the required roles, work with your SAP security team to assign the appropriate roles that include permissions for creating SEPA mandates for the specified company code.
  
  
  
  Verify Company Code Settings:
  
  Ensure that the company code is correctly set up for SEPA transactions. Check the configuration in transaction OBPM1 (for payment methods) and OBD2 (for company code settings) to ensure that the company code is enabled for SEPA mandates.
  
  
  
  Consult with SAP Security Team:
  
  If you are not able to resolve the issue, consult with your SAP security or BASIS team to review the authorization settings and make necessary adjustments.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the new authorizations take effect. Then, attempt to create the mandate again.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: Common authorization objects related to SEPA mandates include F_BKPF_BES (for company code authorization) and F_BKPF_BUK (for business area authorization).
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on SEPA mandate management and authorization requirements.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SEPA_MANDATE for managing mandates and OBPM1 for payment method configuration.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the authorization issue causing the SEPA026 error.