How To Fix FCLM_BAM_MAINT238 - Maintain the supported currencies for this bank account first.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FCLM_BAM_MAINT -

• Message number: 238

• Message text: Maintain the supported currencies for this bank account first.

What causes this issue?

You have not entered any currency for this bank account yet.

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?

Specify the supported currencies for this bank account before you
maintain the <LS>Payment Approvers</> section. The currency you specify
for the payment approvers must be one of the supported currencies of
this bank account.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FCLM_BAM_MAINT238 - Maintain the supported currencies for this bank account first. ?

  The SAP error message FCLM_BAM_MAINT238 indicates that there is an issue with the currency settings for a bank account in the SAP system. This error typically arises when you attempt to perform an operation related to a bank account that does not have the necessary currency configuration set up.
  Cause:
  The error occurs because the bank account you are trying to maintain or use does not have any supported currencies defined. In SAP, each bank account must have at least one currency assigned to it to facilitate transactions. If the currency is not maintained, the system will not allow you to proceed with operations related to that bank account.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to maintain the supported currencies for the specific bank account. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Access the Bank Account Maintenance:
  
  Navigate to the relevant transaction in SAP for maintaining bank accounts. This is usually done through the SAP GUI or the relevant application in SAP Fiori.
  
  
  
  Select the Bank Account:
  
  Enter the bank account number and select the account you want to maintain.
  
  
  
  Maintain Supported Currencies:
  
  Look for a section or tab related to currencies or supported currencies.
  Add the necessary currency (e.g., USD, EUR) that you want to support for this bank account.
  
  
  
  Save Changes:
  
  After adding the required currencies, save your changes.
  
  
  
  Retry the Operation:
  
  Once the currencies are maintained, try to perform the operation that previously resulted in the error.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like FI01 (Create Bank Master Data) or FI02 (Change Bank Master Data) to access bank account maintenance.
  Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to bank account settings.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files for more detailed instructions on maintaining bank accounts and currencies.
  Consulting Support: If you continue to face issues, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting the SAP community for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and successfully maintain the bank account with the required currency settings.