Message type: E = Error
Message class: SEPA - SEPA Mandate: Messages
Message number: 153
Message text: Mandate &1 already exists
The mandate with reference number &V1& and creditor ID &V2& cannot be
created because it already exists. A mandate already exists with this
reference number and creditor ID &V3&.
The two creditor IDs differ only in the business code (position 4-6), or
else the existing mandate was originally created with creditor ID &V4&
and subsequently changed.
You are not allowed to create this mandate in order to prevent
duplicates.
The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.
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SEPA153
- Mandate &1 already exists ?The SAP error message SEPA153 "Mandate &1 already exists" typically occurs in the context of managing SEPA (Single Euro Payments Area) mandates in SAP systems. This error indicates that there is an attempt to create a new mandate with an identifier that already exists in the system.
Cause: Duplicate Mandate ID: The most common cause of this error is that the mandate ID you are trying to create or register already exists in the database. This can happen if: The mandate was previously created and not properly deleted. There is an attempt to create a mandate with the same ID for the same customer or vendor. Data Entry Error: Sometimes, the error can arise from a simple data entry mistake where the same mandate ID is inadvertently entered. System Configuration: In some cases, the system configuration or settings may lead to conflicts in mandate creation.
Solution: Check Existing Mandates: Use transaction codes like SEPA_MANDATE or relevant reports to
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