How To Fix FCLM_BAM_MAINT240 - The step numbers must either be identical or in sequential order.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FCLM_BAM_MAINT -

• Message number: 240

• Message text: The step numbers must either be identical or in sequential order.

What causes this issue?

The pattern of the step numbers you specified is invalid.

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 step numbers for payment approvers following either of the
two patterns below:
Single signature
With this pattern, the system sends the approval request to the
qualified payment approvers. Any one of the qualified payment approvers
can approve the payment for the bank account. To use this pattern,
assign all of the payment approvers to step 1.
<ZH>Example</>:
Step 1: User 01
Step 1: User 02
Step 1: User 03
Joint signature
With this pattern, the system sends the approval request to the
qualified payment approvers in step sequence. The payment is not
approved until all of the qualified payment approvers approve it. To use
this pattern, assign the payment approvers in sequential order.
<ZH>Example</>:
Step 1: User 01
Step 2: User 02
Step 3: User 03

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FCLM_BAM_MAINT240 - The step numbers must either be identical or in sequential order. ?

  The SAP error message FCLM_BAM_MAINT240 indicates that there is an issue with the step numbers in a Business Activity Management (BAM) process. Specifically, the error states that the step numbers must either be identical or in sequential order. This typically occurs when you are trying to maintain or configure a BAM process and the step numbers assigned to the activities do not follow the required sequence.
  Cause:
  
  Non-sequential Step Numbers: The step numbers assigned to the activities in the BAM process are not in a sequential order. For example, if you have steps numbered 1, 2, 4, and 5, the system will throw this error because step 3 is missing.
  Duplicate Step Numbers: If two or more activities are assigned the same step number, this will also trigger the error.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be a misconfiguration in the BAM process setup that leads to this inconsistency.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Step Numbers: Review the step numbers assigned to each activity in the BAM process. Ensure that they are either identical (if they are meant to be the same) or in a sequential order (e.g., 1, 2, 3, 4, etc.).
  Adjust Step Numbers: If you find any gaps or duplicates in the step numbers, adjust them accordingly. Make sure that each step is unique and follows the correct sequence.
  Save Changes: After making the necessary adjustments, save the changes and try to execute the process again.
  Validation: If the error persists, validate the entire BAM configuration to ensure there are no other inconsistencies.
  
  Related Information:
  
  BAM Configuration: Familiarize yourself with the configuration settings for BAM in SAP. Understanding how to set up and maintain processes can help prevent such errors.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes or documentation that may provide additional insights or updates related to this error message.
  Testing: After resolving the issue, conduct thorough testing of the BAM process to ensure that it functions as expected without any further errors.
  
  If you continue to experience issues after following these steps, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting the SAP community for further assistance.