How To Fix SEPA188 - Creditor ID is invalid: no special or blank characters allowed

SEPA188 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SEPA - SEPA Mandate: Messages

• Message number: 188

• Message text: Creditor ID is invalid: no special or blank characters allowed

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SEPA188 - Creditor ID is invalid: no special or blank characters allowed ?

  The SAP error message SEPA188 indicates that the Creditor ID you are trying to use is invalid because it contains special characters or blank spaces. This error typically arises when working with SEPA (Single Euro Payments Area) transactions, where the Creditor ID must adhere to specific formatting rules.
  
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Characters: The Creditor ID may contain special characters (e.g., @, #, $, %, etc.) or spaces that are not allowed.
  Incorrect Length: The Creditor ID may not meet the required length specifications. For SEPA, the Creditor ID should typically be a specific length (e.g., 35 characters for the IBAN).
  Formatting Issues: The ID may have been incorrectly formatted or entered, leading to the error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check the Creditor ID: Review the Creditor ID you are using and ensure it does not contain any special characters or spaces. It should consist only of alphanumeric characters.
  Correct Length: Ensure that the Creditor ID meets the required length and format