How To Fix FCLM_BAM_MAINT094 - Bank account with technical ID &1 is already in approval process.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FCLM_BAM_MAINT -

• Message number: 094

• Message text: Bank account with technical ID &1 is already in approval process.

What causes this issue?

You are trying to edit or close a bank account that is already in a
workflow approval process.

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?

Do either of the following:
Wait until the workflow process is finished.
You can contact the workflow processor to approve or reject the workflow
in the <LS>My Inbox - For Bank Accounts</> app.
Ask the person who has initiated the workflow process to cancel the
change request.
The person who has submitted the change request can cancel it in the
<LS>My Sent Requests </>app.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FCLM_BAM_MAINT094 - Bank account with technical ID &1 is already in approval process. ?

  The SAP error message FCLM_BAM_MAINT094 indicates that a bank account with the specified technical ID is already in the approval process. This typically occurs in the context of managing bank accounts within the SAP Financial Services module, particularly in the Bank Account Management (BAM) component.
  Cause:
  The error arises when an attempt is made to perform an action (such as editing or deleting) on a bank account that is currently undergoing an approval process. This could happen if:
  
  A user is trying to modify the bank account while another user has already initiated an approval for the same account.
  There is a system or workflow issue that has caused the approval process to be stuck or not completed.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Approval Status:
  
  Verify the current status of the bank account in question. You can do this by navigating to the Bank Account Management area in SAP and checking the approval workflow for that specific account.
  
  
  
  Identify the User:
  
  Determine if another user is currently working on the approval process for the bank account. You may need to communicate with that user to understand the status of their actions.
  
  
  
  Wait for Approval:
  
  If the account is indeed in the approval process, you may need to wait until the approval is completed before attempting to make any changes.
  
  
  
  Cancel or Complete Approval:
  
  If you have the necessary permissions, you may be able to cancel the ongoing approval process or complete it if you have the required information.
  
  
  
  Check for System Issues:
  
  If the approval process seems stuck, check for any system issues or errors in the workflow that may need to be addressed by your SAP Basis or technical support team.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or your organization's internal guidelines for handling bank account approvals to ensure compliance with processes.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to Bank Account Management and approval processes.
  User Roles and Permissions: Ensure that users have the appropriate roles and permissions to manage bank accounts and their approval processes.
  Workflow Monitoring: Utilize SAP's workflow monitoring tools to track the status of approvals and identify any bottlenecks in the process.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to reach out to your SAP support team for further assistance.