What is mandate in SAP FS-AM-IM-IT - Payment Items?

SAP Term: mandate

• Component: FS-AM-IM-IT

• Component Name: Payment Items

• Description: Authorization to collect debit memos in the single euro payments area SEPA.

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• Key Concepts: 
  A mandate is a legal document that authorizes a third party to act on behalf of the customer in a financial transaction. In the context of SAP FS-AM-IM-IT Payment Items, a mandate is used to authorize a payment to be made from the customer’s account. 
  
  How to use it: 
  In order to use a mandate, the customer must first provide their authorization in writing. This authorization must include the customer’s name, address, and bank account information. Once the authorization is received, the customer can then enter the mandate into SAP FS-AM-IM-IT Payment Items. This will allow the payment to be made from the customer’s account. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  It is important to ensure that all of the information provided in the mandate is accurate and up-to-date. This will help to ensure that payments are made correctly and on time. Additionally, it is important to keep track of all mandates in order to ensure that payments are not made without authorization. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information about mandates and how they are used in SAP FS-AM-IM-IT Payment Items, please refer to the SAP Help documentation. Additionally, you can contact your SAP support team for further assistance.