How To Fix FCLM_BAM_MAINT590 - Select a cash pool first.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FCLM_BAM_MAINT -

• Message number: 590

• Message text: Select a cash pool first.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FCLM_BAM_MAINT590 - Select a cash pool first. ?

  The SAP error message FCLM_BAM_MAINT590: "Select a cash pool first." typically occurs in the context of SAP Cash Management or SAP Financial Closing cockpit, particularly when working with cash pool management functionalities. This error indicates that the system requires a cash pool to be selected before proceeding with the operation you are attempting to perform.
  Cause:
  
  No Cash Pool Selected: The most common cause of this error is that the user has not selected a cash pool in the relevant transaction or screen.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of cash pools in the system, such as missing or incorrectly set up cash pool definitions.
  User Authorization: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or select cash pools.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Select a Cash Pool: 
  
  Navigate to the relevant screen where the error occurred.
  Look for a dropdown or selection field for cash pools.
  Choose an appropriate cash pool from the list.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Ensure that cash pools are properly configured in the system. This can be done by checking the configuration settings in the SAP system (transaction codes like SPRO may be used).
  Verify that the cash pool you are trying to select is active and correctly set up.
  
  
  
  User Authorization:
  
  Check if the user has the necessary authorizations to access and select cash pools. This may involve consulting with your SAP security team to ensure that the user roles and permissions are correctly assigned.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: 
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help files related to cash pool management for additional guidance on how to properly select and manage cash pools.
  
  
  
  Contact Support: 
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  FCLM: For Cash Management functionalities.
  SPRO: For configuration settings.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to cash pool management and the specific error message for any updates or fixes.
  
  
  User Training: Ensure that users are trained on how to properly use the cash pool functionalities within SAP to avoid common pitfalls.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and continue with your cash management tasks in SAP.