How To Fix FCLM_BAM_MAINT2257 - Signatory card &1 cannot be deleted. Remove all assigned bank accounts.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 257

• Message text: Signatory card &1 cannot be deleted. Remove all assigned bank accounts.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FCLM_BAM_MAINT2257 - Signatory card &1 cannot be deleted. Remove all assigned bank accounts. ?

  The SAP error message FCLM_BAM_MAINT2257 indicates that you are trying to delete a signatory card, but there are bank accounts still assigned to that signatory. This is a common issue in SAP systems when managing signatories and their associated bank accounts.
  Cause:
  The error occurs because the signatory card you are attempting to delete has one or more bank accounts linked to it. SAP requires that all associations (in this case, bank accounts) be removed before a signatory card can be deleted. This is a safeguard to prevent accidental loss of important data and relationships in the system.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Identify Assigned Bank Accounts:
  
  Navigate to the signatory card in question and check which bank accounts are currently assigned to it. This can usually be done in the same transaction where you are trying to delete the signatory card.
  
  
  
  Remove Bank Accounts:
  
  For each bank account that is linked to the signatory card, you will need to remove the association. This typically involves:
  
  Going to the bank account management section.
  Finding the specific bank account(s) linked to the signatory.
  Removing or unlinking the bank account from the signatory card.
  
  
  
  
  
  Delete the Signatory Card:
  
  Once all bank accounts have been removed, you can attempt to delete the signatory card again. This should now proceed without any errors.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with the relevant transaction codes for managing signatory cards and bank accounts in your SAP system. Common transaction codes include:
  
  FCLM_BAM: For managing bank account management.
  FCLM_BAM_MAINT: For maintaining signatory cards.
  
  
  
  Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to signatory cards and bank accounts. If you do not have the required permissions, you may need to contact your SAP administrator.
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or your organization's internal guidelines for managing signatories and bank accounts, as there may be specific procedures or policies in place.
  
  
  Testing: After making changes, it’s a good practice to test the functionality to ensure that the signatory card and bank accounts are functioning as expected.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and successfully delete the signatory card.