How To Fix SEPA103 - Field '&1' must be initial (and is filled by the system if required)

SEPA103 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SEPA - SEPA Mandate: Messages

• Message number: 103

• Message text: Field '&1' must be initial (and is filled by the system if required)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SEPA103 - Field '&1' must be initial (and is filled by the system if required) ?

  The SAP error message SEPA103 indicates that a specific field (denoted as '&1') must be empty (initial) but has been filled with data. This error typically occurs in the context of SEPA (Single Euro Payments Area) payment processing, where certain fields are expected to be blank based on the SEPA format requirements.
  
  Cause:
  The error arises when:
  
  A field that is supposed to be left empty (initial) has been populated with data. This can happen due to incorrect configuration, data entry errors, or issues with the data being processed.
  The field in question is likely one that is automatically filled by the system during the SEPA payment processing, and manual input or incorrect data mapping has led to it being filled incorrectly.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the SEPA103 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Identify the Field: Check the specific field indicated by the error message (the placeholder '&1' will be replaced with the actual field name