How To Fix FCLM_BAM_MAINT289 - The payment approver entry & is inactive at the moment

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FCLM_BAM_MAINT -

• Message number: 289

• Message text: The payment approver entry & is inactive at the moment

What causes this issue?

The payment approver entry you have specified is inactive due to either
of the following two reasons:
The validity period ends before the current date.
The payment approver entry will remain as inactive in the future.
The validity period starts after the current date.
The payment approver entry will become active once the time comes to the
defined <LS>Valid From</> date.

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

System Response

How to fix this error?

To add an active payment approver entry, make sure the current date
falls into the defined validity period.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FCLM_BAM_MAINT289 - The payment approver entry & is inactive at the moment ?

  The SAP error message FCLM_BAM_MAINT289 indicates that the payment approver entry specified is currently inactive. This error typically arises in the context of the SAP Financial Closing cockpit or the SAP Cash Management module, where payment approvals are managed.
  Cause:
  
  Inactive Approver: The payment approver specified in the transaction is marked as inactive in the system. This could be due to various reasons, such as the approver being on leave, having left the organization, or simply being deactivated in the system.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the approval workflow or the roles assigned to the approver.
  Data Entry Error: The approver ID entered might be incorrect or not properly maintained in the system.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Approver Status:
  
  Navigate to the relevant transaction or configuration area where approvers are maintained (e.g., transaction code BP for Business Partner or FCLM_BAM for Business Approver Management).
  Verify the status of the approver. If the approver is inactive, you may need to reactivate them or assign a different active approver.
  
  
  
  Update Approver Information:
  
  If the approver is indeed inactive, you can either:
  
  Reactivate the existing approver if they are returning to their role.
  Assign a new active approver to the payment approval process.
  
  
  
  
  
  Review Workflow Configuration:
  
  Check the workflow configuration to ensure that it is set up correctly and that the approvers are properly assigned.
  Ensure that the roles and authorizations are correctly configured for the approvers.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific instructions on managing payment approvers and workflows.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error message.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as BP (Business Partner), FCLM_BAM (Business Approver Management), and others related to payment processing and approvals.
  User Roles: Ensure that the user roles and authorizations are correctly set up for the approvers in the system.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any updates or patches that may address this specific error message.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and ensure that the payment approval process functions smoothly.