How To Fix FCLM_BAM_MAINT345 - Import failed. Duplicate banks exist in the source file.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FCLM_BAM_MAINT -

• Message number: 345

• Message text: Import failed. Duplicate banks exist in the source file.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FCLM_BAM_MAINT345 - Import failed. Duplicate banks exist in the source file. ?

  The SAP error message FCLM_BAM_MAINT345 indicates that there is an issue with importing bank data due to the presence of duplicate bank entries in the source file. This error typically occurs in the context of bank account management within SAP, particularly when using the Bank Account Management (BAM) module.
  
  Cause:
  The error is caused by the following:
  
  Duplicate Entries: The source file (e.g., CSV, Excel) being imported contains multiple entries for the same bank account. This could be due to data entry errors, incorrect file preparation, or issues with the data extraction process.
  Data Validation Rules: SAP has built-in validation rules that prevent the import of duplicate records to maintain data integrity.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Review the Source File:
  
  Open the source file that you are trying to import.
  Check for duplicate bank entries. This can often be done using sorting or filtering features in spreadsheet software.
  
  
  
  Remove Duplicates:
  
  Identify and remove any duplicate