How To Fix FCLM_BAM_MAINT855 - No payment approver defined for this bank account

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FCLM_BAM_MAINT -

• Message number: 855

• Message text: No payment approver defined for this bank account

Payments from this bank account will be approved automatically.

If payment approver control is not enabled in your system, you do not
need to define payment approvers.
If payment approver control is enabled in your system but no payment
approver is defined for this bank account, please note that payments
from this bank account will be approved automatically.

How to fix this error?

Depending on your business needs, you can update the settings for
payment approvers or ignore the message.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

System Response

No payment approver is defined for this bank account.

What causes this issue?

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FCLM_BAM_MAINT855 - No payment approver defined for this bank account ?

  The SAP error message FCLM_BAM_MAINT855 indicates that there is no payment approver defined for a specific bank account in the SAP system. This error typically arises in the context of the SAP Financial Supply Chain Management (FSCM) module, particularly when dealing with bank account management and payment processing.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The bank account in question has not been assigned a payment approver. This can happen if the bank account was newly created or if the configuration was not completed properly.
  User Role Issues: The user attempting to process the payment may not have the necessary roles or authorizations to view or assign payment approvers.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data related to the bank account or the payment approvers.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Define Payment Approver:
  
  Navigate to the Bank Account Management section in SAP.
  Locate the specific bank account that is causing the error.
  Assign a payment approver to the bank account. This can typically be done in the configuration settings for the bank account.
  Ensure that the approver has the necessary roles and authorizations to approve payments.
  
  
  
  Check User Roles:
  
  Verify that the user attempting to process the payment has the appropriate roles assigned in SAP. This may involve checking the user’s profile and ensuring they have access to the necessary functions.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration Settings:
  
  Ensure that all relevant configuration settings for bank accounts and payment processing are correctly set up in the system.
  If necessary, consult with your SAP administrator or a functional consultant to review the configuration.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Perform a data consistency check to ensure that there are no discrepancies in the bank account data or the payment approver assignments.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes such as FI12 (for bank account management) or FCLM_BAM (for bank account management functions) to access the relevant settings.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for Bank Account Management and Payment Processing for detailed steps on how to configure payment approvers.
  Support: If the issue persists after following the above steps, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal IT support team for further assistance.
  
  By addressing the missing payment approver assignment and ensuring proper configuration, you should be able to resolve the error message FCLM_BAM_MAINT855.