How To Fix 68605 - Maintain flow types for flow type group

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 605

• Message text: Maintain flow types for flow type group

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 68605 - Maintain flow types for flow type group ?

  The SAP error message 68605, which states "Maintain flow types for flow type group," typically occurs in the context of financial accounting or controlling modules when there is an issue with the configuration of flow types in the system. This error indicates that the system is unable to find the necessary flow types associated with a specific flow type group.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The flow type group you are trying to use does not have any associated flow types defined in the system.
  Incorrect Settings: There may be incorrect or incomplete settings in the configuration of flow types or flow type groups.
  Transport Issues: If the configuration was recently transported from another system, it may not have been transported correctly, leading to missing flow types.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to maintain the flow types for the specified flow type group. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Access the Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP Easy Access screen.
  Navigate to the configuration path: SPRO -> SAP Reference IMG -> Financial Accounting (New) -> Financial Accounting Global Settings (New) -> Document -> Maintain Flow Types.
  
  
  
  Maintain Flow Types:
  
  In the "Maintain Flow Types" screen, check if the flow type group in question is listed.
  If it is not listed, you will need to create a new entry for the flow type group and assign the appropriate flow types to it.
  If it is listed but has no flow types assigned, you can add the necessary flow types.
  
  
  
  Save Changes: After making the necessary changes, save your configuration.
  
  
  Testing: After maintaining the flow types, test the transaction or process that was causing the error to ensure that the issue has been resolved.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Flow Types: Flow types are used in SAP to categorize different types of financial transactions. They help in the proper classification and reporting of financial data.
  Flow Type Groups: These are collections of flow types that can be used together for specific reporting or processing purposes.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files for detailed information on flow types and their configuration.
  Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes in 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, as there may be underlying issues with the system configuration or data integrity.