How To Fix WS675 - Mandate is allowed only in connection with a permitted payment method

WS675 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WS - Supplier Billing Document

• Message number: 675

• Message text: Mandate is allowed only in connection with a permitted payment method

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WS675 - Details

• SAP Error Message:
  WS675 - Mandate is allowed only in connection with a permitted payment method
  
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs when you try to assign or use a SEPA mandate in a payment transaction or master data where the payment method does not support mandates. In SAP, mandates (used for SEPA Direct Debit) are only valid for certain payment methods that are configured to allow mandates. If you attempt to assign a mandate to a payment method that is not configured to permit mandates, the system throws this error.
  
  Explanation:
  
  Mandate: A SEPA mandate is an authorization given by a debtor to a creditor to collect payments via direct debit.
  Payment Method: In SAP, payment methods define how payments are processed (e.g., check, bank transfer, direct debit).
  Mandates are relevant only for payment methods that involve direct debit transactions.
  If a mandate is assigned to a payment method that is not set up for direct debit or does