How To Fix 68083 - Flow type does not exist for processing category $ - Check Customizing

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 68 - Message for DARWIN Loans (continued)

• Message number: 083

• Message text: Flow type does not exist for processing category $ - Check Customizing

What causes this issue?

This error occurs if the transaction type is not maintained in
customizing for a specific processing category.
The table concerned is TDB1.

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?

Change the customizing table or inform your system administrator. You
reach the corresponding table via the following menu options:
Tools -> Customizing -> Configuration -> Accounting ->
Treasury -> Loans -> Functions -> Inc.pmnt post proc.

<DS:TRAN.FND3>Execute function</>

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 68083 - Flow type does not exist for processing category $ - Check Customizing ?

  The SAP error message "68083 Flow type does not exist for processing category $ - Check Customizing" typically occurs in the context of financial accounting or controlling when the system is unable to find a valid flow type for a specific processing category. This can happen during various transactions, such as posting documents or executing reports.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The flow type that the system is trying to use is not defined in the configuration settings. This could be due to a missing entry in the customizing settings for financial accounting or controlling.
  Incorrect Processing Category: The processing category being referenced may not be correctly set up or may not correspond to the flow type being used.
  Transport Issues: If the configuration was recently transported from another system, there may have been issues during the transport that resulted in missing or incomplete settings.
  Version Mismatch: If there are discrepancies between the versions of the SAP system or the configuration settings, it may lead to this error.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Customizing Settings:
  
  Go to the SAP Customizing Implementation Guide (IMG) and navigate to the relevant section for flow types.
  Check the configuration for flow types under Financial Accounting (FI) or Controlling (CO), depending on where the error is occurring.
  Ensure that the flow type in question is defined and correctly linked to the appropriate processing category.
  
  
  
  Define Missing Flow Types:
  
  If the flow type does not exist, you may need to create it. This can be done in the IMG under the relevant section for defining flow types.
  Ensure that all necessary attributes and settings for the flow type are correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Review Processing Categories:
  
  Verify that the processing category being used is valid and corresponds to the flow type. You may need to adjust the processing category settings if they are incorrect.
  
  
  
  Transport Requests:
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, check the transport logs for any errors or warnings that may indicate what went wrong.
  Ensure that all necessary customizing settings have been transported correctly.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to flow types and processing categories for any additional guidance or known issues.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, perform tests to ensure that the error no longer occurs and that the system behaves as expected.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like SPRO (to access the IMG) or OBY6 (to check flow types) to navigate to the relevant settings.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  User Forums: Consider checking SAP Community forums or other user groups for similar issues and solutions shared by other users.
  
  If the problem persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with an SAP functional consultant who specializes in financial accounting or controlling for further assistance.