How To Fix FCLM_BAM_MAINT264 - Specify a validity period that does not overlap with the existing one.

FCLM_BAM_MAINT264 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FCLM_BAM_MAINT -

• Message number: 264

• Message text: Specify a validity period that does not overlap with the existing one.

What causes this issue?

The payment approver you entered already exists for this bank account
and the validity period you specified overlaps with the existing entry
of this payment approver.

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?

Make sure the validity period does not overlap with the existing entry
or specify another payment approver.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

FCLM_BAM_MAINT264 - Details

• The SAP error message FCLM_BAM_MAINT264 indicates that there is an issue with the validity period you are trying to set for a business activity management (BAM) entry. Specifically, the error states that the validity period you are attempting to specify overlaps with an existing validity period in the system.
  
  Cause:
  This error typically occurs when:
  
  You are trying to create or modify a record (such as a business activity or a contract) with a validity period that conflicts with an already existing record.
  The start and end dates you are entering for the new record fall within the range of dates of an existing record.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Existing Records: Review the existing records in the system to identify the validity periods that are already defined. You can do this by navigating to the relevant transaction or report that displays the records.
  
  
  Adjust Validity Period: Modify the start and