1J609 - Mandate checks failed; Payment order could not be created

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 1J - BCA: Payment Order Dialog

• Message number: 609

• Message text: Mandate checks failed; Payment order could not be created

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 1J609 - Mandate checks failed; Payment order could not be created ?

  The SAP error message 1J609 indicates that there is an issue with the mandate checks during the creation of a payment order. This typically occurs in the context of electronic payments, particularly in systems that handle direct debits or similar transactions where a mandate (authorization) is required from the customer.
  Cause:
  The error can be caused by several factors, including:
  
  Missing Mandate: The customer may not have a valid mandate set up in the system for the payment type being processed.
  Expired Mandate: The mandate may have expired or is no longer valid.
  Incorrect Mandate Data: There may be incorrect or incomplete information related to the mandate in the customer master data.
  Mandate Status: The status of the mandate may not allow for the payment to be processed (e.g., it may be marked as inactive).
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the payment processing settings or in the mandate management settings.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Mandate Status:
  
  Verify if the mandate exists for the customer in question. You can do this by checking the customer master data or the mandate management area in SAP.
  Ensure that the mandate is active and has not expired.
  
  
  
  Review Mandate Data:
  
  Check the details of the mandate to ensure that all required fields are filled out correctly and that the information is accurate.
  
  
  
  Update or Create Mandate:
  
  If the mandate is missing or expired, you may need to create a new mandate or update the existing one with the correct information.
  
  
  
  Consult Configuration:
  
  Review the configuration settings related to payment processing and mandates in your SAP system. Ensure that they are set up correctly according to your business requirements.
  
  
  
  Test Payment Order Creation:
  
  After making the necessary changes, attempt to create the payment order again to see if the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like FD32 (Customer Master) or F110 (Automatic Payment Transactions) to check and manage customer data and payment processing.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files related to mandate management and payment processing for more detailed guidance.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the error message 1J609.