How To Fix FCLM_BAM_MAINT057 - Configure number range settings first.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FCLM_BAM_MAINT -

• Message number: 057

• Message text: Configure number range settings first.

What causes this issue?

The number range settings are required for using Bank Account
Management, but they are not configured yet.

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?

Configure the settings in the following Customizing activities:
<DS:SIMG.FCLM_BAM_ACCTNR>Define Number Ranges for Bank Account Technical
IDs</>
<DS:SIMG.FCLM_BAM_REQNR>Define Number Ranges
for Change Requests</>
<DS:SIMG.FCLM_BAM_CONFIG>Assign Number Ranges</>

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FCLM_BAM_MAINT057 - Configure number range settings first. ?

  The SAP error message FCLM_BAM_MAINT057 indicates that there is an issue with the configuration of number ranges in the SAP system, specifically related to the Business Activity Management (BAM) component of SAP Financial Closing cockpit or similar modules.
  Cause:
  The error typically arises when the system attempts to create or manage business activities, but the required number range settings have not been configured. This can happen if:
  
  The number range object for the specific business activity is not defined.
  The number range intervals are not set up correctly.
  The number range is not assigned to the relevant document type or object.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to configure the number range settings in the SAP system. Here are the steps to do so:
  
  
  Access the Number Range Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP Easy Access screen.
  Navigate to the following path: 
  SPRO -> SAP Reference IMG -> Financial Accounting -> Financial Closing Cockpit -> Business Activity Management -> Define Number Ranges
  
  
  
  
  Define Number Ranges:
  
  In the number range configuration screen, check if the number range object related to BAM is defined.
  If it is not defined, create a new number range object.
  Specify the intervals for the number range (e.g., start number, end number, and whether it is internal or external).
  
  
  
  Assign Number Ranges:
  
  Ensure that the defined number range is assigned to the relevant document types or objects that will use it.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to number range settings.
  
  
  
  Test the Configuration:
  
  After making the changes, test the functionality that was previously causing the error to ensure that the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  You may use transaction codes like SNRO (Number Range Objects) to view and manage number ranges.
  
  
  
  Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed guidance on configuring number ranges and understanding the implications of different settings.
  
  
  
  Support:
  
  If you continue to experience issues after configuring the number ranges, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error message.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message FCLM_BAM_MAINT057 and ensure that the number range settings are correctly configured in your SAP system.