How To Fix SEPA109 - Mandate '&1': with status '2' or '4' only the status can be changed

SEPA109 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SEPA - SEPA Mandate: Messages

• Message number: 109

• Message text: Mandate '&1': with status '2' or '4' only the status can be changed

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SEPA109 - Mandate '&1': with status '2' or '4' only the status can be changed ?

  The SAP error message SEPA109 indicates an issue with a SEPA mandate in the SAP system. Specifically, the message states that the mandate with a certain identifier (represented by '&1') has a status of '2' (active) or '4' (inactive), and that only the status of the mandate can be changed, not other attributes.
  
  Cause:
  The error typically arises when there is an attempt to modify attributes of a SEPA mandate that is not allowed based on its current status. The statuses are defined as follows:
  
  Status '2': Active - The mandate is currently valid and can be used for transactions.
  Status '4': Inactive - The mandate is no longer valid for transactions.
  
  When a mandate is in these statuses, the system restricts changes to certain fields or attributes, allowing only the status to be modified.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you should follow these steps:
  
  
  Check the Mandate Status: Verify the current status of the mandate in question.