How To Fix FCLM_BAM_MAINT273 - You can only delete inactive payment approvers.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FCLM_BAM_MAINT -

• Message number: 273

• Message text: You can only delete inactive payment approvers.

What causes this issue?

You can only delete an inactive payment approver whose validity period
either ends before the current date or starts after the current date.

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?

To delete an active payment approver, you must first inactivate the
payment approver by changing the validity period before you make the
deletion.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FCLM_BAM_MAINT273 - You can only delete inactive payment approvers. ?

  The SAP error message FCLM_BAM_MAINT273 indicates that you are attempting to delete a payment approver who is currently active in the system. This error typically arises in the context of managing payment approvals within the SAP Financial Closing cockpit or similar modules where payment approvers are defined.
  Cause:
  The error occurs because the system enforces a rule that only allows the deletion of inactive payment approvers. If the approver is currently active, the system will prevent you from deleting them to maintain the integrity of the approval workflow.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to follow these steps:
  
  
  Check the Status of the Approver:
  
  Navigate to the payment approver management section in your SAP system.
  Verify the status of the approver you are trying to delete. If they are marked as active, you will need to change their status.
  
  
  
  Deactivate the Approver:
  
  If you want to delete the approver, you must first deactivate them. Look for an option to change the status of the approver from active to inactive.
  Save the changes after deactivating the approver.
  
  
  
  Delete the Inactive Approver:
  
  Once the approver is inactive, you can proceed to delete them without encountering the error.
  
  
  
  Review Approval Workflow:
  
  Ensure that the approval workflow is not disrupted by the removal of the approver. If necessary, assign a new approver to maintain the workflow.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  User Roles and Permissions: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to modify payment approvers in the system.
  Audit Trail: Keep in mind that changes to approvers may be logged for audit purposes, so ensure compliance with your organization's policies.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or your organization's SAP support resources for specific instructions related to your version of SAP and the configuration of payment approvals.
  
  If you continue to experience issues or if the steps above do not resolve the error, consider reaching out to your SAP support team for further assistance.