It’s possible to have an XML file using the SEPA credit transfer and the batch payment features.

1. First, you need to activate the batch payment and the SEPA credit transfer features in the configuration of the accounting application

2. Add your SEPA identification credentials

3. In the configuration of your bank journal, select the SEPA credit transfer for outgoing payments. You also need to add you bank account number and the bank itself

4. Add a bank account on each suppliers for whom you want to use the SEPA Credit Transfer

5. Go on the vendor bills list view and select the bills you want to pay. Click on “Action” > “Register Payment” and select “SEPA Credit transfer” as payment method.

6. You can now generate the XML file. Go in the “Vendors” menu > Payments. Select the payments for which you want to generate the XML file. Click on “Action” > Create batch payment > Validate. Download the XML file

7. When you receive the bank statement in Odoo through bank synchronization, you will be able to reconcile the bank statement with the batch payment. 

On the reconciliation view, a new tab will appear containing your batch payment to be reconciled.