How To Fix 67320 - The flow type is not a disbursement

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 320

• Message text: The flow type is not a disbursement

What causes this issue?

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

System Response

How to fix this error?

Choose a corresponding transaction type.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 67320 - The flow type is not a disbursement ?

  The SAP error message 67320, "The flow type is not a disbursement," typically occurs in the context of financial transactions, particularly when dealing with cash flow management or payment processing. This error indicates that the flow type being used in a transaction is not classified as a disbursement type, which is necessary for the operation you are trying to perform.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Flow Type: The flow type you are trying to use is not set up as a disbursement flow type in the system.
  Configuration Issues: The configuration settings in the SAP system may not have the flow type defined correctly for disbursement purposes.
  Transaction Type Mismatch: The transaction you are attempting to execute may require a specific flow type that is designated for disbursements, and the one you are using does not meet this requirement.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Flow Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings in SAP (Transaction code: SPRO).
  Navigate to the relevant section for cash management or financial accounting.
  Verify that the flow type you are using is correctly defined as a disbursement flow type.
  
  
  
  Use the Correct Flow Type:
  
  Identify the appropriate flow type that is designated for disbursement transactions.
  Update your transaction to use this correct flow type.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review the SAP documentation or help files related to flow types and disbursement processes to ensure you are following the correct procedures.
  
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to execute transactions involving disbursement flow types.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the configuration and flow types, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or SAP directly for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Flow Types: In SAP, flow types are used to categorize different types of financial transactions. Each flow type has specific characteristics and is used for different purposes (e.g., disbursements, receipts, transfers).
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes that may help in troubleshooting, such as:
  
  FBL1N: Vendor Line Item Display
  FBL3N: G/L Account Line Item Display
  F-53: Post Outgoing Payments
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message, as they may provide additional insights or patches that address the issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message 67320 and successfully process your transactions in SAP.