How To Fix SEPA117 - Mandates &1,&2: first usage is later than last usage

SEPA117 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SEPA - SEPA Mandate: Messages

• Message number: 117

• Message text: Mandates &1,&2: first usage is later than last usage

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SEPA117 - Mandates &1,&2: first usage is later than last usage ?

  The SAP error message SEPA117 indicates that there is an issue with the usage of a SEPA mandate in the system. Specifically, the error message states that the "first usage" date of the mandate is later than the "last usage" date. This situation typically arises in the context of managing SEPA direct debit mandates, where the validity period of a mandate is defined by these two dates.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Date Configuration: The first usage date (the date when the mandate is first used) is set to a date that is later than the last usage date (the date when the mandate is no longer valid). This can happen due to data entry errors or incorrect configuration in the mandate settings.
  Data Migration Issues: If data has been migrated from another system or if there have been changes in the mandate data, inconsistencies may arise that lead to this error.
  Business Process Changes: Changes in