How To Fix FCLM_BAM_MAINT856 - Bank reconciliation account is not in use. Specify another G/L account.

FCLM_BAM_MAINT856 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FCLM_BAM_MAINT -

• Message number: 856

• Message text: Bank reconciliation account is not in use. Specify another G/L account.

What causes this issue?

You have specified a G/L account of the type <ZH>Bank Reconciliation
Account</>, which is a new G/L type designed for the G/L account
reduction concept. However, you haven't set the <LS>Use Bank
Reconciliation Account </>checkbox for this bank account.

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?

Do either of the following:
Specify a G/L account that is not a bank reconciliation account.
If you want to use the new G/L account type, select the <LS>Use Bank
Reconciliation Account </>checkbox first.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FCLM_BAM_MAINT856 - Bank reconciliation account is not in use. Specify another G/L account. ?

  The SAP error message FCLM_BAM_MAINT856 indicates that the bank reconciliation account you are trying to use is not currently active or in use. This typically occurs in the context of bank account management and reconciliation processes within SAP, particularly in the Financial Supply Chain Management (FSCM) module.
  
  Cause:
  
  Inactive G/L Account: The specified General Ledger (G/L) account is not set up for bank reconciliation or is inactive.
  
  Configuration Issues: The bank reconciliation account may not be properly configured in the system.
  Account Assignment: The account you are trying to use may not be assigned to the relevant company code or business area.
  Incorrect Account Type: The account type may not be suitable for bank reconciliation processes.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check G/L Account Status:
  
  Go to the G/L account master data and verify if the account is active and configured for bank reconciliation.
  Use transaction code FS00 to check the account settings.
  
  
  
  Review Bank Account Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the bank account is correctly linked