How To Fix FCLM_BAM_MAINT235 - Business partner &1 has mutiple parent business partners.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FCLM_BAM_MAINT -

• Message number: 235

• Message text: Business partner &1 has mutiple parent business partners.

What causes this issue?

In the business partner master data, you have defined more than one bank
as the parent company of the current bank.

System Response

The system does not display the bank in the bank heirachy.

How to fix this error?

Assign only one parent company for the bank.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FCLM_BAM_MAINT235 - Business partner &1 has mutiple parent business partners. ?

  The SAP error message FCLM_BAM_MAINT235 indicates that there is an issue with a business partner (BP) that has multiple parent business partners assigned to it. This situation can arise in the context of SAP's Business Partner Management, particularly when dealing with hierarchical relationships between business partners.
  Cause:
  The error typically occurs due to one of the following reasons:
  
  Data Entry Error: During the creation or maintenance of business partners, multiple parent relationships may have been inadvertently assigned to a single business partner.
  System Configuration: The system may not be configured correctly to handle the hierarchical structure of business partners, leading to conflicts in parent-child relationships.
  Data Migration Issues: If business partner data was migrated from another system, it may have resulted in inconsistencies, such as multiple parent assignments.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Business Partner Relationships:
  
  Go to the transaction code BP (Business Partner) in SAP.
  Search for the business partner in question using the relevant search criteria.
  Navigate to the "Relationships" tab to review the parent-child relationships.
  Identify and remove any duplicate parent assignments.
  
  
  
  Correct Data Entry:
  
  If you find that the business partner has been incorrectly assigned multiple parents, correct the entries by ensuring that each business partner has only one parent.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings for business partner relationships in your SAP system. Ensure that the system is set up to handle the intended hierarchy correctly.
  
  
  
  Data Cleanup:
  
  If the issue arose from data migration, consider performing a data cleanup to ensure that the business partner relationships are consistent and valid.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidelines on managing business partner hierarchies.
  
  
  
  Seek Help from SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists or if you are unsure about making changes, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as BP for business partner maintenance and BP_MONITOR for monitoring business partner data.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to business partner management that may address known issues or provide additional guidance.
  Training and Documentation: Consider training resources or documentation on business partner management in SAP to better understand the hierarchical structure and best practices.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and ensure that your business partner data is correctly structured.