How To Fix SEPA147 - Mandate &1 &2 exists in active applications other than &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SEPA - SEPA Mandate: Messages

• Message number: 147

• Message text: Mandate &1 &2 exists in active applications other than &3

What causes this issue?

You have specified a mandate by entering a unique, cross-country
creditor ID &V1&, and mandate ID &V2&. The specfied mandate, however,
already exists in more than one active application, and cannot,
therefore, be uniquely identified.

System Response

The system selected the mandate with the first active application &V3&.

How to fix this error?

To uniquely specify the mandate, specify the required active
application.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SEPA147 - Mandate &1 &2 exists in active applications other than &3 ?

  The SAP error message SEPA147 indicates that a SEPA mandate (a direct debit authorization) is currently in use in active applications other than the one you are trying to process. This typically occurs when you attempt to delete or modify a mandate that is still linked to ongoing transactions or processes.
  Cause:
  The error arises when:
  
  You are trying to delete or change a SEPA mandate that is still active in the system.
  The mandate is associated with open items, such as pending payments or direct debit requests that have not yet been processed or cleared.
  The mandate is being referenced in other applications or modules within SAP, which prevents its modification or deletion.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the SEPA147 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Active Transactions: 
  
  Review the transactions or documents that are currently using the mandate. You can do this by checking the relevant payment documents or direct debit requests in the system.
  
  
  
  Identify Dependencies:
  
  Use transaction codes like FBL1N (Vendor Line Item Display) or FBL5N (Customer Line Item Display) to find any open items associated with the mandate.
  
  
  
  Clear Open Items:
  
  If there are open items linked to the mandate, you may need to clear or process these items before you can modify or delete the mandate.
  
  
  
  Consult with Users:
  
  If the mandate is being used by other users or processes, coordinate with them to ensure that the mandate can be safely modified or deleted.
  
  
  
  Check for Other Applications:
  
  Ensure that the mandate is not being referenced in other applications or modules (like Sales and Distribution, Financial Accounting, etc.) that might be preventing its modification.
  
  
  
  Use Transaction Code SEPA:
  
  You can use transaction code SEPA to manage SEPA mandates and check their status.
  
  
  
  Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for specific guidelines related to your version of SAP and the SEPA functionality.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SEPA Mandates: SEPA (Single Euro Payments Area) mandates are used for direct debit transactions in the Eurozone. They authorize a creditor to collect payments from a debtor's bank account.
  SAP Modules: This error may be encountered in modules like Financial Accounting (FI) or Treasury and Risk Management (TRM) where direct debit processing is handled.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional insights or solutions related to this error message.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to reach out to your SAP support team for further assistance.