How To Fix FCLM_BAM_MAINT2053 - Bank account &1 cannot be deleted. Remove house bank accounts first.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 053

• Message text: Bank account &1 cannot be deleted. Remove house bank accounts first.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FCLM_BAM_MAINT2053 - Bank account &1 cannot be deleted. Remove house bank accounts first. ?

  The SAP error message FCLM_BAM_MAINT2053 indicates that you are trying to delete a bank account that is still associated with one or more house bank accounts. In SAP, a house bank is a bank account that is used for managing financial transactions, and it must be cleared before you can delete the associated bank account.
  Cause:
  The error occurs because:
  
  The bank account you are trying to delete is linked to a house bank account.
  SAP requires that all dependencies (in this case, house bank accounts) be removed before you can delete the bank account.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Identify the House Bank Accounts:
  
  Go to the transaction code FI12 (House Bank) or FCLM_BAM (Bank Account Management) to view the house bank accounts associated with the bank account you want to delete.
  Check the configuration and see which house bank accounts are linked to the bank account.
  
  
  
  Remove or Delete House Bank Accounts:
  
  If you find any house bank accounts linked to the bank account, you will need to delete or deactivate them first.
  To do this, navigate to the house bank account details and remove the association with the bank account.
  
  
  
  Delete the Bank Account:
  
  Once all associated house bank accounts have been removed, you can proceed to delete the bank account using the appropriate transaction (e.g., FI12 or FCLM_BAM).
  
  
  
  Check for Other Dependencies:
  
  Ensure that there are no other dependencies or configurations that might prevent the deletion of the bank account.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  FI12: Manage House Banks
  FCLM_BAM: Bank Account Management
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for Bank Account Management for detailed steps and guidelines.
  Authorization: Ensure you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to bank accounts and house banks in SAP.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and successfully delete the bank account. If you continue to face issues, consider consulting with your SAP administrator or support team for further assistance.