How To Fix FCLM_BAM_MAINT537 - You can link only one central house bank account to a bank account.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FCLM_BAM_MAINT -

• Message number: 537

• Message text: You can link only one central house bank account to a bank account.

What causes this issue?

You have tried to link more than one central house bank account to this
bank account. However, for each bank account, you should link only one
house bank account with the connectivity ID category <LS>Central System:
House Bank Account</>. This way, the linked central house bank account
serves as the unique representation of the bank account in payment
transactions.

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?

In the <LS>Manage Bank Accounts</> app, open the bank account and then
go to the <LS>House Bank Account Connectivity </>tab. Make sure that
there is only house bank account linked with the connectivity ID
category <LS>Central System: House Bank Account</>.

Procedure for System Administrators

If you want to enable linking to multiple house bank accounts, you can
do so by changing the error message <AB>FCLM_BAM_MAINT537</> to a
warning message or switching it off using the Configuration step
<LS>Change Message Control</>.
You can find the configuration step in the <LS>Manage Your Solution
</>app under <LS>Manage Your Solution -> Configure Your Solution</> ->
<LS>Finance -> General Settings.</>

If you want to enable linking to multiple house bank accounts, you can
do so by changing the error message <AB>FCLM_BAM_MAINT537</> to a
warning message or switching it off using the Customizing activity
<DS:SIMG.FCLM_BAM_MSG_CTRL>Change Message Control</>. You can find the
Customizing activity under <LS>Financial Supply Chain Management</> ->
<LS>Cash and Liquidity Management </>-> <LS>Bank Account Management
</>-> <LS>Basic Settings</>.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FCLM_BAM_MAINT537 - You can link only one central house bank account to a bank account. ?

  The SAP error message FCLM_BAM_MAINT537 indicates that you are trying to link more than one central house bank account to a single bank account in the SAP system. This is a restriction in the configuration of bank accounts within the SAP Financial Supply Chain Management (FSCM) module, specifically in the Bank Account Management (BAM) component.
  Cause:
  The error occurs because:
  
  The system is designed to allow only one central house bank account to be associated with a specific bank account. This is to maintain clarity and avoid confusion in financial transactions and reporting.
  You may have attempted to create or modify a bank account and inadvertently linked it to multiple central house bank accounts.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Review Existing Links:
  
  Check the current configuration of the bank account in question. Identify which central house bank account is already linked to it.
  
  
  
  Remove Existing Link:
  
  If you need to link a different central house bank account, you will first need to remove the existing link. This can typically be done in the Bank Account Management section of the SAP system.
  
  
  
  Link the Correct Central House Bank Account:
  
  After removing the existing link, you can then link the desired central house bank account to the bank account.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to the SAP documentation or help files for detailed steps on managing bank accounts and central house bank accounts.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to bank account configurations.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the changes, test the configuration to ensure that the error no longer appears and that the bank account functions as expected.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Bank Account Management (BAM): This is a component of SAP FSCM that allows organizations to manage their bank accounts effectively.
  Central House Bank: This is a bank account that serves as the main account for processing transactions and managing cash flow within the organization.
  SAP Notes and Support: If you continue to experience issues, consider checking SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. You can also reach out to SAP Support for assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and properly configure your bank accounts in SAP.