How To Fix FCLM_BAM_MAINT050 - You can only close an active bank account.

FCLM_BAM_MAINT050 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FCLM_BAM_MAINT -

• Message number: 050

• Message text: You can only close an active bank account.

What causes this issue?

You are trying to close a bank account that is not active.

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?

You can only close a bank account that is acitve. For inactive bank
accounts, you can simply delete the record.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FCLM_BAM_MAINT050 - You can only close an active bank account. ?

  The SAP error message FCLM_BAM_MAINT050 indicates that you are attempting to close a bank account that is currently active. This error typically arises in the context of managing bank accounts within the SAP Financial Closing cockpit or Bank Account Management (BAM) module.
  
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that the bank account you are trying to close has not been marked as inactive or is still linked to transactions or processes that require it to remain active. This could include:
  
  Open transactions associated with the bank account.
  The bank account being used in current or pending payment runs.
  The account being referenced in other financial documents or processes.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check for Open Transactions: Review any open transactions that may be linked to the bank account. Ensure that all transactions are completed or canceled.
  
  
  Deactivate the Bank Account: Before closing the account, you may need to deactivate it. This