How To Fix FCLM_BAM_MAINT232 - No business partner is linked to bank &2 in country &1.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FCLM_BAM_MAINT -

• Message number: 232

• Message text: No business partner is linked to bank &2 in country &1.

What causes this issue?

You have specified a bank with no linkage to a business partner.

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?

Choose another bank, or link a business partner to this bank.

Choose another bank, or do the following to link a business partner to
this bank:
In transaction BP, create a business partner for this bank. If this bank
is a subsidiary bank under a bank group, assign it as the subsidiary of
the business partner that represents the bank group.
Link the bank to its business partner by using transaction
FCLM_BAM_BNKA_BP.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FCLM_BAM_MAINT232 - No business partner is linked to bank &2 in country &1. ?

  The SAP error message FCLM_BAM_MAINT232 indicates that there is no business partner linked to a specific bank account in a given country. This error typically arises in the context of SAP's Financial Supply Chain Management (FSCM) or Bank Account Management (BAM) modules, where proper linkage between business partners and bank accounts is crucial for processing transactions.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Business Partner Assignment: The primary cause of this error is that the bank account specified does not have an associated business partner in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be issues with the configuration of the bank account or business partner settings in the system.
  Data Entry Errors: The bank account or country code may have been entered incorrectly, leading to a mismatch.
  Inactive Business Partner: The business partner may be inactive or not properly set up in the system.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Link Business Partner to Bank Account:
  
  Navigate to the Bank Account Management (BAM) transaction in SAP.
  Check the bank account details for the specified country.
  Ensure that a valid business partner is linked to the bank account. If not, create a new link or assign an existing business partner.
  
  
  
  Verify Business Partner Configuration:
  
  Go to the Business Partner transaction (BP) in SAP.
  Ensure that the business partner is active and properly configured for the relevant country.
  Check if the business partner has the necessary roles assigned (e.g., Financial Services).
  
  
  
  Check for Data Entry Errors:
  
  Review the entries for the bank account and country code to ensure they are correct.
  Make sure that the bank account number and country code match the expected formats.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific instructions on linking business partners to bank accounts.
  
  
  
  System Configuration:
  
  If the issue persists, consult with your SAP Basis or configuration team to ensure that the system settings for Bank Account Management are correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes such as BP (Business Partner), FI12 (Bank Account), or FCLM_BAM (Bank Account Management) to navigate and make necessary changes.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to business partners and bank accounts in the system.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message FCLM_BAM_MAINT232 and ensure that the business partner is correctly linked to the bank account in the specified country.