How To Fix FCLM_BT_MSG013 - Specify a valid paying bank account.

FCLM_BT_MSG013 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FCLM_BT_MSG -

• Message number: 013

• Message text: Specify a valid paying bank account.

What causes this issue?

The bank account that you have specified is not valid for making bank
transfers due to one of the following reasons:
The bank account is not defined.
The bank account is not active.
The bank account is not linked to any house 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 valid bank account.
Define the bank account in the <LS>Manage Bank Accounts </>app and make
sure there is a house bank account linked to this bank account via the
<LS> House Bank Account Connectivity</>.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FCLM_BT_MSG013 - Specify a valid paying bank account. ?

  The SAP error message FCLM_BT_MSG013 ("Specify a valid paying bank account") typically occurs in the context of the SAP Financial Closing cockpit or during the processing of bank transactions in the SAP system. This error indicates that the system requires a valid bank account to be specified for a payment transaction, but the account provided is either missing, invalid, or not properly configured.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Bank Account: The payment transaction does not have a bank account specified.
  Invalid Bank Account: The bank account specified does not exist in the system or is not active.
  
  Configuration Issues: The bank account may not be properly configured in the system, such as missing details or incorrect settings.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary permissions to access the specified bank account.
  Data Entry Errors: There may be typographical errors in the bank account number or related details.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Bank Account Configuration:
  
  Navigate to the bank account configuration in SAP