How To Fix SEPA151 - No mandate selected

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SEPA - SEPA Mandate: Messages

• Message number: 151

• Message text: No mandate selected

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SEPA151 - No mandate selected ?

  The SAP error message SEPA151 "No mandate selected" typically occurs in the context of SEPA (Single Euro Payments Area) transactions when a payment run is being processed, and there is no valid mandate associated with the payment. This can happen in various scenarios, such as when trying to create a SEPA direct debit payment without having a mandate set up for the customer or vendor.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Mandate: The most common cause is that there is no mandate created for the customer/vendor in the system.
  Inactive Mandate: The mandate exists but is inactive or has expired.
  Incorrect Configuration: The payment method or configuration settings may not be correctly set up to link the mandate with the payment.
  Data Entry Errors: There may be errors in the data entry for the customer/vendor master data or the payment run.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Mandate Creation:
  
  Ensure that a valid SEPA mandate has been created for the customer/vendor. You can do this by navigating to the relevant transaction (e.g., transaction code BP for Business Partner) and checking the mandate details.
  
  
  
  Activate Mandate:
  
  If the mandate exists but is inactive, you may need to activate it or create a new mandate. Ensure that the mandate is valid and has not expired.
  
  
  
  Review Payment Method Configuration:
  
  Check the payment method configuration in the system to ensure that it is set up correctly to use SEPA mandates. This can be done in the configuration settings for payment methods.
  
  
  
  Verify Customer/Vendor Data:
  
  Ensure that the customer or vendor master data is correctly maintained, including the bank details and mandate reference.
  
  
  
  Run Payment Program Again:
  
  After ensuring that the mandate is correctly set up, try running the payment program again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  BP (Business Partner) for managing customer/vendor data.
  F110 for running the payment program.
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for SEPA payments and mandates for detailed steps on how to create and manage mandates.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to SEPA mandates and the error message SEPA151.
  
  
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the SEPA151 error and successfully process your SEPA transactions.