How To Fix FCLM_BAM_MAINT290 - Payment approval pattern cannot be determined.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FCLM_BAM_MAINT -

• Message number: 290

• Message text: Payment approval pattern cannot be determined.

What causes this issue?

The error may occur due to the following reasons:
The approval pattern was not configured properly.
The approval pattern designed for this bank account does not match the
payment approvers defined in the bank account master data. For example,
the pattern has four payment approver groups whereas, in the bank
account master data, you have defined only three payment approvers under
three groups.

System Response

The system cannot display the approval steps for this bank account. In
the meantime, payment approvals are handled using the exception logic
defined in <LS>Bank Communication Management</>.

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?

Check the approval pattern settings in the <LS>Manage Your Solution</>
app under <LS>Configure Your Solution</> -> <LS>Finance</> -> <LS>Cash
and Liquidity Management</> -> <LS>Bank Account Management</> ->
<LS>Settings for Payment Approval Processes</>.

Check the settings in the Customizing activity
<DS:SIMG.FCLM_BAM_MD>Define Settings for Bank Account Master Data</>.

Make sure you have defined payment approvers for all the payment
approver groups defined in the approval pattern for this bank account.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FCLM_BAM_MAINT290 - Payment approval pattern cannot be determined. ?

  The SAP error message FCLM_BAM_MAINT290 with the description "Payment approval pattern cannot be determined" typically occurs in the context of the SAP Financial Closing cockpit or SAP Financial Supply Chain Management (FSCM) when there is an issue with the configuration of payment approval processes.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Configuration: The payment approval pattern may not be configured correctly in the system. This could be due to missing entries in the relevant customizing tables or settings.
  Inconsistent Data: There may be inconsistencies in the data related to payment approvals, such as missing or incorrect assignment of approval roles or patterns.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or determine the payment approval pattern.
  Business Rules: The business rules defined for payment approvals may not be set up correctly, leading to the system being unable to determine the appropriate pattern.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Navigate to the relevant customizing settings in SAP (usually found under Financial Supply Chain Management or similar modules).
  Ensure that the payment approval patterns are defined correctly and that all necessary parameters are set.
  
  
  
  Review Approval Roles:
  
  Verify that the approval roles and responsibilities are correctly assigned to the users involved in the payment process.
  Check if the approval workflow is active and properly configured.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency:
  
  Run consistency checks on the data related to payment approvals to identify any discrepancies.
  Ensure that all necessary master data (e.g., vendor master records) is complete and accurate.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user encountering the error has the necessary authorizations to perform the payment approval process.
  Review the authorization roles assigned to the user and make adjustments if necessary.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific error message for additional insights or updates that may address the issue.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If the issue persists, consider debugging the process to identify where the determination of the payment approval pattern fails.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. SAP frequently releases updates that may resolve specific issues.
  Community Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or support channels where other users may have encountered similar issues and can provide insights or solutions.
  SAP Support: If the issue cannot be resolved internally, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.