How To Fix FCLM_BAM_MAINT036 - Currency &1 for payment approvers is not defined for this bank account.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FCLM_BAM_MAINT -

• Message number: 036

• Message text: Currency &1 for payment approvers is not defined for this bank account.

What causes this issue?

You specified a currency for payment approvers that is not defined for
this bank account.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Specify one of the supported currencies of this bank account, or add the
new currency to the bank account master record before you define it for
the payment approvers.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FCLM_BAM_MAINT036 - Currency &1 for payment approvers is not defined for this bank account. ?

  The SAP error message FCLM_BAM_MAINT036 indicates that there is a configuration issue related to the currency settings for payment approvers associated with a specific bank account. This error typically arises in the context of SAP's Financial Supply Chain Management (FSCM) or Bank Account Management (BAM) modules.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when:
  
  A bank account is set up in the system, but the currency for payment approvers has not been defined.
  The payment approvers are expected to operate in a specific currency, but that currency is not linked to the bank account in question.
  There may be a mismatch between the currency used in the payment transaction and the currency defined for the bank account.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Bank Account Configuration:
  
  Navigate to the Bank Account Management configuration in SAP.
  Verify the settings for the specific bank account that is causing the error.
  Ensure that the currency for payment approvers is defined correctly.
  
  
  
  Define Currency for Payment Approvers:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for payment approvers.
  Ensure that the currency (denoted as &1 in the error message) is defined for the payment approvers associated with the bank account.
  If the currency is not defined, add the appropriate currency for the payment approvers.
  
  
  
  Review Payment Approver Settings:
  
  Check the settings for the payment approvers to ensure they are correctly linked to the bank account.
  Make sure that the payment approvers are authorized to handle transactions in the specified currency.
  
  
  
  Test the Configuration:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the payment process again to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about the configuration steps, refer to the SAP documentation or help resources related to Bank Account Management and payment processing.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes such as FI12 (for bank account management) or FCLM_BAM (for Bank Account Management) to access the relevant configuration settings.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that the user performing these actions has the necessary authorizations to make changes to bank account settings and payment approver configurations.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance on configuration best practices.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and ensure that the payment approvers are correctly configured for the specified bank account and currency.