How To Fix FCLM_BAM_MAINT2038 - You are not authorized to assign bank accounts to this signatory card.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FCLM_BAM_MAINT2 - Second message class for bank account management

• Message number: 038

• Message text: You are not authorized to assign bank accounts to this signatory card.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FCLM_BAM_MAINT2038 - You are not authorized to assign bank accounts to this signatory card. ?

  The SAP error message FCLM_BAM_MAINT2038 indicates that the user does not have the necessary authorization to assign bank accounts to a signatory card in the SAP system. This error typically arises in the context of managing bank account management (BAM) within SAP Financial Services.
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user attempting to perform the action does not have the required authorization roles or permissions assigned in the SAP system.
  Role Configuration: The roles assigned to the user may not include the necessary transaction codes or authorizations related to bank account management.
  Signatory Card Restrictions: There may be specific restrictions or configurations on the signatory card that prevent certain users from making changes.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Verify the user's roles and authorizations in the SAP system. This can be done by using transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs to see what authorizations are missing.
  Ensure that the user has the necessary roles that include permissions for bank account management.
  
  
  
  Role Adjustment:
  
  If the user lacks the required authorizations, work with your SAP security team to adjust the user's roles or create a new role that includes the necessary permissions for assigning bank accounts to signatory cards.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review the SAP documentation or configuration guides related to bank account management to understand the specific authorizations required for the actions being performed.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to the user’s roles or authorizations, have the user log out and log back in to test if the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking authorizations and roles, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as FCLM_BAM for bank account management.
  Authorization Objects: Look into specific authorization objects related to bank account management, such as F_BKPF_BKA (Bank Account Management) to understand what permissions are needed.
  User Roles: Common roles that may include bank account management permissions are typically related to financial operations, treasury management, or specific banking functions.
  
  By addressing the authorization issues and ensuring the user has the correct permissions, the error message should be resolved, allowing the user to assign bank accounts to the signatory card successfully.