How To Fix FCLM_BAM_MAINT279 - Specify a bank for contact person.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FCLM_BAM_MAINT -

• Message number: 279

• Message text: Specify a bank for contact person.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FCLM_BAM_MAINT279 - Specify a bank for contact person. ?

  The SAP error message FCLM_BAM_MAINT279 ("Specify a bank for contact person") typically occurs in the context of managing bank accounts and contact persons within the SAP system, particularly in the Financial Services or Banking modules. This error indicates that a required bank account information for a contact person has not been specified.
  Cause:
  The error is usually caused by one of the following reasons:
  
  Missing Bank Information: The contact person you are trying to maintain or create does not have an associated bank account specified in the system.
  Incomplete Data Entry: During the creation or maintenance of a contact person, the bank details were not filled out completely.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the SAP system that require bank details for contact persons, which have not been properly set up.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Contact Person Data:
  
  Navigate to the contact person record that is causing the error.
  Ensure that all required fields, especially those related to bank information, are filled out correctly.
  
  
  
  Specify Bank Details:
  
  If the contact person does not have a bank account specified, you need to add the bank details.
  Go to the relevant transaction (e.g., BP for Business Partner) and enter the bank account information for the contact person.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  If you are an administrator or have access to configuration settings, check the settings related to contact persons and bank accounts in the SAP system.
  Ensure that the system is configured to allow for the entry of bank details for contact persons if that is a requirement.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on maintaining contact persons and their associated bank accounts.
  
  
  
  Seek Help from SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal IT team for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as BP (Business Partner) for managing contact persons and their details.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to edit or maintain contact person records and their associated bank information.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for additional troubleshooting steps or patches that may address the issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message FCLM_BAM_MAINT279 and successfully specify a bank for the contact person in your SAP system.