How To Fix 64034 - Flow type for flow category &1 has not been defined

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 64 - Treasury Management: Securities

• Message number: 034

• Message text: Flow type for flow category &1 has not been defined

What causes this issue?

The program has tried to generate a flow with the flow category &V1&. A
corresponding flow type has not, however, been defined in Customizing.

System Response

Processing cannot continue.

How to fix this error?

Check in Customizing to see what flow types have been defined for flow
category &V1&.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 64034 - Flow type for flow category &1 has not been defined ?

  The SAP error message 64034, "Flow type for flow category &1 has not been defined," typically occurs in the context of financial accounting or controlling when the system is unable to find a defined flow type for a specific flow category. This can happen in various modules, such as SAP Controlling (CO) or SAP Financial Accounting (FI).
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The primary cause of this error is that the flow type for the specified flow category has not been defined in the system. This could be due to incomplete configuration during the setup of the financial or controlling modules.
  Incorrect Flow Category: The flow category being referenced may not be valid or may not have been set up correctly in the system.
  Transport Issues: If the configuration was transported from another system, there may have been issues during the transport process that resulted in missing definitions.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Define Flow Type:
  
  Go to the configuration settings in SAP.
  Navigate to the relevant area for defining flow types. This is typically found under:
  
  SPRO ? Controlling ? Cost Element Accounting ? Master Data ? Define Flow Types.
  
  
  Check if the flow type for the specified flow category exists. If it does not, you will need to create it.
  
  
  
  Check Flow Category:
  
  Ensure that the flow category you are trying to use is valid and correctly configured. You can check the configuration settings for flow categories in the same area of SPRO.
  
  
  
  Review Transport Requests:
  
  If the configuration was recently transported, check the transport logs for any errors or issues that may have occurred during the transport process. You may need to re-transport the configuration or manually adjust it in the target system.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources for specific details on the flow types and categories relevant to your business processes.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, perform tests to ensure that the error no longer occurs and that the flow types are functioning as expected.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like OBY6 (for defining flow types) or OKB9 (for flow categories) to access the relevant configuration screens directly.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or additional guidance related to this error message.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to the configuration settings.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or functional team for further investigation.