How To Fix FCLM_BAM_MAINT261 - No contact person was assigned to bank &1.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FCLM_BAM_MAINT -

• Message number: 261

• Message text: No contact person was assigned to bank &1.

What causes this issue?

The bank has no contact person assigned.

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?

Remove the contact person you have specified. To assign a contact person
to a bank, find the business partner of this bank, and then assign the
business partner that represents the contact person to this bank.

Remove the contact person you have specified. To assign a contact person
to a bank, in transaction BP, find the business partner of this bank,
and then assign the business partner that represents the contact person
to this bank.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FCLM_BAM_MAINT261 - No contact person was assigned to bank &1. ?

  The SAP error message FCLM_BAM_MAINT261 indicates that there is no contact person assigned to a specific bank in the system. This error typically arises in the context of managing bank accounts within the SAP Financial Services module, particularly in the Bank Account Management (BAM) component.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when:
  
  A bank account is being created or modified, and the system requires a contact person to be associated with that bank account.
  The contact person field is either left blank or not properly filled in during the bank account setup process.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to assign a contact person to the bank account. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Access Bank Account Management:
  
  Navigate to the Bank Account Management module in your SAP system.
  
  
  
  Locate the Bank Account:
  
  Find the specific bank account that is causing the error. You can do this by using the transaction code related to BAM (e.g., FI12 for bank accounts).
  
  
  
  Edit the Bank Account:
  
  Open the details of the bank account for editing.
  
  
  
  Assign a Contact Person:
  
  Look for the field labeled "Contact Person" or similar. 
  Enter the relevant contact person's details. This may include selecting a contact from a list of employees or entering a new contact.
  
  
  
  Save Changes:
  
  After assigning the contact person, save the changes to the bank account.
  
  
  
  Re-test the Process:
  
  Try to perform the action that previously triggered the error to ensure that it has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Contact Person Definition: In SAP, a contact person is typically an individual responsible for managing communications related to a specific entity, such as a bank account. This could be a person from your organization or a representative from the bank.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to edit bank account details. If you do not have the required access, you may need to contact your SAP administrator.
  Documentation and Support: If the issue persists after following the above steps, consult the SAP documentation or reach out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  By ensuring that a contact person is assigned to each bank account, you can avoid this error and maintain proper communication channels for banking operations.