How To Fix 67186 - Client &: posting cont. & in flow type & not allowed (change customizing)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 67 - Loans Messages - Financial Assets Management

• Message number: 186

• Message text: Client &: posting cont. & in flow type & not allowed (change customizing)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 67186 - Client &: posting cont. & in flow type & not allowed (change customizing) ?

  The SAP error message "67186 Client &: posting cont. & in flow type & not allowed (change customizing)" typically occurs in the context of financial postings, particularly when dealing with flow types in the SAP system. This error indicates that there is a restriction on posting certain types of transactions in a specific client or configuration.
  Cause:
  
  Flow Type Configuration: The flow type you are trying to use for posting may not be allowed in the current client configuration. This could be due to settings in the Customizing (SPRO) that restrict certain flow types for specific clients.
  Client-Specific Settings: The error may arise if the flow type is not activated or is restricted for the client you are working in.
  Posting Rules: There may be specific posting rules or conditions that prevent the transaction from being processed with the selected flow type.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Customizing Settings:
  
  Go to the SAP Customizing Implementation Guide (SPRO).
  Navigate to the relevant section for Financial Accounting (FI) or Controlling (CO) where flow types are defined.
  Verify the settings for the flow type in question and ensure that it is allowed for the client you are using.
  
  
  
  Adjust Flow Type Settings:
  
  If the flow type is not allowed, you may need to modify the settings to enable it for the client.
  This may involve changing the configuration or adding the flow type to the allowed list for the specific client.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review the SAP documentation or help files related to flow types and posting rules to understand the specific restrictions and how to modify them.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to perform postings with the specified flow type. Sometimes, authorization issues can also lead to such errors.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, perform a test posting to ensure that the error has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like OBY6 (for defining flow types) or OBA7 (for posting rules) to access the relevant configuration settings.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for additional guidance or patches that may address the issue.
  Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert who can provide further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to allow the posting with the specified flow type.