How To Fix WS679 - Payment method &1 is relevant for SEPA; assign a mandate reference

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WS - Supplier Billing Document

• Message number: 679

• Message text: Payment method &1 is relevant for SEPA; assign a mandate reference

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WS679 - Payment method &1 is relevant for SEPA; assign a mandate reference ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message WS679:
  
  SAP Error Message WS679
  Message Text:
  
  Payment method &1 is relevant for SEPA; assign a mandate reference
  
  Cause
  This error occurs because the payment method you are using is configured as SEPA-relevant in the system, but the required mandate reference has not been assigned or entered for the payment transaction.
  
  SEPA (Single Euro Payments Area) payments require a mandate reference to authorize direct debit transactions.
  The payment method in question is set up in SAP as a SEPA payment method.
  When processing a payment with this method, SAP expects a mandate reference to be provided.
  If the mandate reference is missing, SAP raises this error to enforce compliance with SEPA rules.
  
  
  Solution
  To resolve this error, you need to ensure that a valid mandate reference is assigned to the payment transaction. Here are the steps:
  
  
  Check Payment Method Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction FBZP (Payment Program Configuration).
  Navigate to the payment method settings for the relevant country and payment method.
  Confirm that the payment method is marked as SEPA-relevant.
  
  
  
  Assign Mandate Reference:
  
  When creating or processing the payment, enter the mandate reference in the appropriate field.
  The mandate reference is usually maintained in the vendor master record or customer master record under the SEPA direct debit data.
  You can maintain mandate data in vendor/customer master via:
  
  Vendor: FK03 (Display Vendor) ? Payment transactions tab ? SEPA direct debit data
  Customer: FD03 (Display Customer) ? Payment transactions tab ? SEPA direct debit data
  
  
  
  
  
  Maintain Mandate Data:
  
  If the mandate reference is not yet maintained, obtain it from the vendor/customer.
  Enter the mandate reference and the date of signature.
  Save the master data.
  
  
  
  Reprocess the Payment:
  
  After the mandate reference is assigned, reprocess the payment.
  The error WS679 should no longer appear.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  
  Mandate Reference:
  
  A unique identifier assigned by the creditor (your company) to the mandate given by the debtor (customer/vendor) authorizing direct debit payments.
  
  
  SEPA Direct Debit:
  
  SEPA direct debit payments require a mandate reference and date to comply with European payment regulations.
  
  
  SAP Notes and Documentation:  
  
  SAP Note 1680110 - SEPA Direct Debit: Mandate Management  
  SAP Help Portal: SEPA Direct Debit Processing in SAP
  
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  FBZP - Payment program configuration  
  FK03 / FK02 - Vendor master data display/change  
  FD03 / FD02 - Customer master data display/change
  
  
  
  
  Summary
  
  
  
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  Error
  WS679: Payment method &1 is SEPA relevant; mandate reference required
  
  
  Cause
  Payment method configured for SEPA but mandate reference missing
  
  
  Solution
  Assign mandate reference in vendor/customer master data or payment document
  
  
  Key Transactions
  FBZP, FK02/FK03, FD02/FD03
  
  
  Additional Info
  SEPA direct debit requires mandate reference for authorization
  
  
  
  
  If you need help with specific steps or configuration, feel free to ask!