How To Fix SEPA148 - Mandate &1 &2 is in more than one active application

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SEPA - SEPA Mandate: Messages

• Message number: 148

• Message text: Mandate &1 &2 is in more than one active application

What causes this issue?

You have specified a mandate by entering the unique, cross-country
creditor ID &V1& and the mandate ID &V2&. The specified mandate,
however, already exists in more than one active application. This means,
therefore, that the system cannot uniquely identify the mandate.

System Response

The system did not select a mandate.

How to fix this error?

Specify in addition an active application to uniquely identify the
mandate.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SEPA148 - Mandate &1 &2 is in more than one active application ?

  The SAP error message SEPA148 indicates that a specific SEPA mandate (identified by the mandate reference and creditor ID) is being used in more than one active application. This can occur in scenarios where the same mandate is mistakenly assigned to multiple payment processes or applications, which is not allowed in the SEPA (Single Euro Payments Area) framework.
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Mandate Assignment: The mandate is assigned to multiple payment runs or applications simultaneously.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be a configuration issue in the system that allows the same mandate to be activated in multiple contexts.
  Data Entry Error: Manual errors during the entry of mandate details can lead to the same mandate being linked to different applications.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Active Applications: Review the active applications or payment runs that are using the mandate. Identify where the duplicate assignment is occurring.
  Deactivate or Remove Duplicates: If the mandate is indeed active in multiple applications, deactivate or remove it from one of the applications to ensure it is only active in one.
  Review Mandate Configuration: Ensure that the configuration settings for mandates in your SAP system are correct and do not allow for multiple active applications for the same mandate.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or guidelines regarding SEPA mandates to ensure compliance with the requirements.
  Contact Support: If the issue persists or if you are unsure about how to proceed, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SEPA Mandate: A SEPA mandate is a document that authorizes a creditor to collect payments from a debtor's bank account. It is essential for direct debit transactions within the SEPA zone.
  SAP Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SEPA_MANDATE for managing mandates, and F110 for payment runs.
  Error Logs: Check the application logs or error logs in SAP for more detailed information about the error and its context.
  Testing: After making changes, conduct tests to ensure that the mandate is functioning correctly and that the error does not reoccur.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the SEPA148 error and ensure that your SEPA mandates are correctly configured and utilized within your SAP system.