How To Fix SEPA054 - Company code '&1' is not a paying company code for customer '&2'

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SEPA - SEPA Mandate: Messages

• Message number: 054

• Message text: Company code '&1' is not a paying company code for customer '&2'

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SEPA054 - Company code '&1' is not a paying company code for customer '&2' ?

  The SAP error message SEPA054 indicates that the specified company code is not set up as a paying company code for the given customer. This error typically arises when you are trying to process a payment or create a payment file for a customer who is not associated with the specified company code in the payment processing configuration.
  Cause:
  
  Configuration Issue: The company code is not configured as a paying company code for the customer in the customer master data.
  Incorrect Company Code: The company code you are using in the transaction does not match the company code that is set up for the customer.
  Missing Payment Information: The customer master data may not have the necessary payment information or settings for the specified company code.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the SEPA054 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Customer Master Data:
  
  Go to the customer master data (transaction code FD03 for display).
  Enter the customer number and the company code.
  Verify that the customer is set up correctly for the specified company code, especially in the "Payment Transactions" tab.
  
  
  
  Maintain Customer Data:
  
  If the customer is not set up for the company code, you may need to maintain the customer master data (transaction code FD02 for change).
  Ensure that the "Payment Transactions" section has the correct paying company code and payment methods.
  
  
  
  Check Company Code Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the company code is configured correctly in the system to allow payments for the customer.
  You can check the configuration in the Financial Accounting (FI) module under the settings for customer accounts.
  
  
  
  Review Payment Program Settings:
  
  If you are using the payment program (transaction code F110), ensure that the parameters are set correctly and that the company code is included in the payment run.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about the configuration, refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP administrator or functional consultant for assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  FD03: Display Customer Master Data
  FD02: Change Customer Master Data
  F110: Automatic Payment Transactions
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional insights or solutions related to this error.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view and edit customer master data.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the SEPA054 error and successfully process payments for the customer in question.