How To Fix FCLM_BAM_MAINT208 - Please switch to mode "Activate Directly".

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FCLM_BAM_MAINT -

• Message number: 208

• Message text: Please switch to mode "Activate Directly".

What causes this issue?

Workflows exist when you try to migrate the house banks.

System Response

Migration failed.

How to fix this error?

You need to deactivate workflow for the migration.
To do so, in transaction <LB>SWETYPV</>, find the object type FCLM_CR
with the WS74300043 receiver type<(>,<)> and then deselect the <LS>Type
Linkage Activate</> checkbox.

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

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FCLM_BAM_MAINT208 - Please switch to mode "Activate Directly". ?

  The SAP error message FCLM_BAM_MAINT208 with the instruction to "Please switch to mode 'Activate Directly'" typically occurs in the context of the SAP Financial Closing cockpit or related financial processes, particularly when dealing with the Business Activity Management (BAM) functionality.
  
  Cause:
  This error usually arises when the system is expecting a specific mode of operation for activating or maintaining business activities, but the current mode is not set correctly. The "Activate Directly" mode is often required for certain operations to ensure that changes are applied immediately and correctly.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you should switch the mode to "Activate Directly." Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Access the BAM Configuration:
  
  Navigate to the relevant transaction or configuration area in SAP where you are encountering the error.
  
  
  
  Change the Mode:
  
  Look for an option or setting that allows you to change the mode of operation. This might be a dropdown menu or a toggle switch.
  Select "Activate Directly"