How To Fix SEPA059 - You cannot change obsolete mandates

SEPA059 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SEPA - SEPA Mandate: Messages

• Message number: 059

• Message text: You cannot change obsolete mandates

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SEPA059 - You cannot change obsolete mandates ?

  The SAP error message SEPA059, which states "You cannot change obsolete mandates," typically occurs in the context of managing SEPA (Single Euro Payments Area) mandates in SAP systems. This error indicates that you are attempting to modify a mandate that is no longer valid or has been marked as obsolete.
  
  Cause:
  
  Obsolete Mandate: The mandate you are trying to change has been marked as obsolete. This can happen if the mandate has been canceled or if it has reached its expiration date.
  Status of the Mandate: The mandate may have a status that does not allow for changes, such as "canceled" or "expired."
  Business Rules: There may be specific business rules or configurations in your SAP system that prevent changes to certain mandates once they have been marked as obsolete.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Mandate Status: Verify the status of the mandate in question. You can do this by navigating to the relevant transaction in SAP (e.g., transaction