How To Fix FCLM_BAM_MAINT236 - Business partner &1 is both parent company and subsidary of BP &2.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FCLM_BAM_MAINT -

• Message number: 236

• Message text: Business partner &1 is both parent company and subsidary of BP &2.

What causes this issue?

The system only supports unidirection parental relationship between
banks.

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?

In transaction BP, correct the relationship between the two banks.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FCLM_BAM_MAINT236 - Business partner &1 is both parent company and subsidary of BP &2. ?

  The SAP error message FCLM_BAM_MAINT236 indicates a conflict in the business partner (BP) hierarchy where a business partner is being defined as both a parent company and a subsidiary of another business partner. This situation creates a logical inconsistency in the business partner relationships.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when:
  
  You are trying to create or maintain a business partner relationship where one business partner (BP &1) is set as both the parent and subsidiary of another business partner (BP &2).
  This can happen due to incorrect data entry or configuration in the business partner master data.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Review Business Partner Relationships:
  
  Check the existing relationships between the business partners involved (BP &1 and BP &2).
  Ensure that the hierarchy is logically consistent. A business partner cannot be both a parent and a subsidiary of another business partner.
  
  
  
  Correct the Hierarchy:
  
  If BP &1 is incorrectly set as both a parent and a subsidiary, decide which relationship is correct based on your business logic.
  Update the business partner master data to reflect the correct relationship. You may need to remove or change the relationship that is causing the conflict.
  
  
  
  Use Transaction Codes:
  
  Use transaction codes like BP (Business Partner) to access and modify the business partner data.
  Navigate to the "Relationships" tab to view and edit the relationships between business partners.
  
  
  
  Check for Data Consistency:
  
  After making changes, ensure that the data is consistent and that there are no other conflicting relationships.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about the correct relationships, consult your organization's documentation or guidelines regarding business partner hierarchies.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the functionality to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Business Partner Master Data: Understanding how business partners are structured in SAP is crucial. Familiarize yourself with the concepts of parent and subsidiary relationships.
  SAP Notes and Documentation: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or additional guidance related to business partner management.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to make changes to business partner data.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and maintain a consistent business partner hierarchy in your SAP system.