R-message RR04: Unclassified regulatory reason

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RR04: Unclassified regulatory reason

SEPA return code RR04 β€” belongs to the RR group (regulatorio).

TL;DR

  • Meaning: Unclassified regulatory reason.
  • Category: Regulatorio.
  • Common cause: return mandated by regulation that doesn’t fit rr01-rr03.
  • How to fix it: talk to your bank to learn the specific regulation.
  • Bank fee? Typically yes (depends on your bank contract).

When it appears

Return mandated by regulation that doesn’t fit RR01-RR03.

How to fix it

Talk to your bank to learn the specific regulation.

XML example

This code lives inside the <RsnInf> block of the return message (pain.002 or camt.054):

<Rtr>
  <RsnInf>
    <Rsn>
      <Cd>RR04</Cd>
    </Rsn>
    <AddtlInf>Return because of unclassified regulatory reason</AddtlInf>
  </RsnInf>
</Rtr>

Prevention

Before sending the batch to your bank, validate it with our SEPA XML Validator. Catch the errors your ERP misses and reduce RR-type returns.

Conclusion

RR04 is a regulatorio type return. Follow the steps above to fix and re-issue.


Frequently Asked Questions

Does `RR04` carry a bank fee?
Almost always. Your bank charges a return fee per your contract.
Can I retry the collection?
It depends on the cause. Fix the reason above before retrying.
How do I prevent it?
Validate the batch before sending it and keep IBAN, mandates and CID up to date. Our [SEPA XML Validator](/sepa-direct-debit-xml-validator) catches most of these errors pre-submission.

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