How To Fix SEPA118 - Enter IBAN and creditor ID if there are mandate locks

SEPA118 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SEPA - SEPA Mandate: Messages

• Message number: 118

• Message text: Enter IBAN and creditor ID if there are mandate locks

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SEPA118 - Enter IBAN and creditor ID if there are mandate locks ?

  The SAP error message SEPA118 indicates that there is a requirement to enter both the International Bank Account Number (IBAN) and the creditor ID when there are mandate locks in place. This error typically arises in the context of SEPA (Single Euro Payments Area) direct debit transactions, where mandates are used to authorize payments.
  
  Cause:
  The error occurs when:
  
  A direct debit mandate is locked, which means that it cannot be processed or modified until the lock is removed.
  The system requires both the IBAN and the creditor ID to be specified in order to proceed with the transaction or to manage the mandate.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the SEPA118 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Mandate Status: Verify the status of the mandate in question. If it is locked, you may need to unlock it or resolve any issues that are causing the lock.
  
  
  Enter Required Information:
  
  Ensure that you have entered a valid IBAN for the