How To Fix SEPA184 - Creditor ID &1 is invalid: country &2 is not a SEPA participating country

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SEPA - SEPA Mandate: Messages

• Message number: 184

• Message text: Creditor ID &1 is invalid: country &2 is not a SEPA participating country

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SEPA184 - Creditor ID &1 is invalid: country &2 is not a SEPA participating country ?

  The SAP error message SEPA184 indicates that there is an issue with the Creditor ID (also known as the Business Identifier Code or BIC) in relation to the country specified in the transaction. Specifically, it means that the Creditor ID you are trying to use is not valid because the country associated with it is not a member of the SEPA (Single Euro Payments Area).
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Creditor ID: The Creditor ID you are using may not be correctly set up in the system or may not correspond to a valid SEPA creditor.
  Non-SEPA Country: The country code associated with the Creditor ID is not part of the SEPA zone. SEPA includes EU member states and a few additional countries, but not all countries are included.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the SAP system regarding the SEPA settings or the mapping of creditor IDs to countries.
  
  Solution:
  
  Verify Creditor ID: Check the Creditor ID in the SAP system to ensure it is correctly set up and valid. Make sure it corresponds to a valid SEPA creditor.
  Check Country Code: Ensure that the country code associated with the Creditor ID is indeed a SEPA participating country. You can refer to the official SEPA list of countries to confirm this.
  Update Configuration: If the Creditor ID is valid but the country is not SEPA-compliant, you may need to update the configuration or use a different Creditor ID that corresponds to a valid SEPA country.
  Consult Documentation: Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for specific configuration settings related to SEPA and creditor IDs.
  Testing: After making changes, perform a test transaction to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SEPA Countries: As of the latest updates, SEPA includes all EU member states, as well as Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, Switzerland, and a few others. Always check the latest list of SEPA countries.
  SAP Configuration: Ensure that your SAP system is properly configured for SEPA payments, including the necessary settings for creditor management.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance on SEPA configuration.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to reach out to SAP support for further assistance.