How To Fix FCLM_BRM207 - Specify a rule for monitoring the intraday bank statements.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FCLM_BRM - Message Class for Bank Relationship Management

• Message number: 207

• Message text: Specify a rule for monitoring the intraday bank statements.

What causes this issue?

You have selected the <LS>Upload of Intraday Statements </>checkbox to
monitor the import status of intraday bank statements, but both the bank
and the bank account have not been assigned with a monitoring rule for
intraday bank statements. As a result, the system cannot determine a
monitoring rule for this bank account.

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

System Response

You cannot save this bank account.

How to fix this error?

If you have opted to monitor this bank account, you must at least assign
a monitoring rule to the bank account either at bank level or at bank
account level. To do so, you make the relevant entry in the <LS>Rule for
Intraday Statements</> field in the following apps:
In the <LS>Manage Banks</> app, on the <LS>Control Data</> section of
the <LS>General Data </>tab
In the <LS>Manage Bank Accounts </>app, on the <LS>Bank Statement Data
</>section of the <LS>Bank Relationship Data </>tab
If you have decided not to monitor this bank account, deselect the
<LS>Upload of Intraday Statements </>checkbox.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FCLM_BRM207 - Specify a rule for monitoring the intraday bank statements. ?

  The SAP error message FCLM_BRM207 indicates that there is a missing configuration related to the monitoring of intraday bank statements in the SAP Financial Closing cockpit or Bank Reconciliation Management (BRM) module. This error typically arises when the system is unable to find a defined rule for processing or monitoring intraday bank statements.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Rule Configuration: The most common cause of this error is that there are no rules defined for monitoring intraday bank statements in the system.
  Incorrect Settings: The settings for bank statement processing may not be correctly configured, leading to the system not being able to identify the appropriate rules.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or configure the rules.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Define Monitoring Rules:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for Bank Reconciliation Management (BRM).
  Navigate to the section where you can define rules for monitoring bank statements.
  Create or modify a rule that specifies how intraday bank statements should be processed.
  
  
  
  Check Existing Rules:
  
  Review the existing rules to ensure that there is at least one rule defined for intraday bank statements.
  Make sure that the rules are active and correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and modify the bank statement monitoring rules.
  If needed, consult with your SAP security team to verify and adjust user roles.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After defining or modifying the rules, test the configuration by attempting to process an intraday bank statement again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to the SAP Help Portal or relevant documentation for detailed instructions on configuring bank statement monitoring rules.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional insights or patches related to this error.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with transaction codes related to Bank Reconciliation Management, such as:
  
  FCLM_BRM: For Bank Reconciliation Management configuration.
  OBPM1: For defining bank statement processing rules.
  
  
  Community Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or support channels for additional help and shared experiences from other users who may have encountered the same issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the FCLM_BRM207 error and successfully monitor intraday bank statements in your SAP system.