Introducing SEPA direct debit in a large company in the transport and logistics sector. Customizing is performed in the SAP FI module. Furthermore, the implementation strategy and testing are supported.
Supplement
SEPA (Single Euro Payments Area) introduces a single EURO payment area for cashless payment transactions. To this end, new payment methods are created in the customer’s SAP system and the Payment Medium Workbench is used as a payment medium in the SEPA_DD format. Payment methods are allocated to the company’s company codes. Furthermore, creation of payment authorization is to be support in the customer area. It is additionally ensured that the payment files are correctly and completely processed by the house bank.
Subject description
In the SEPA procedure, the account number and sort code are replaced by the IBAN (International Bank Account Number) and, provisionally, the BIC (Bank Identifier Code). This also entails use of standardized XML formats for SEPA transactions. Within the framework of the SAP transition to SEPA, the customer has already implemented outgoing payments (SEPA transfer) and is using this system productively. The next step is to set up the SEPA direct debit procedure. To do so, SEPA mandate management is configured. The new SEPA direct debit payment instrument is also set up. PTA performs the necessary settings configuration and adaptations in the customer’s SAP system.