How To Fix 69040 - No flow type exists for condition type &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 69 - Central Functions of Financial Asset Management

• Message number: 040

• Message text: No flow type exists for condition type &

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.

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How to fix this error?

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 69040 - No flow type exists for condition type & ?

  The SAP error message "69040 No flow type exists for condition type &" typically occurs in the context of pricing or condition records in SAP, particularly when dealing with sales documents, purchase orders, or billing documents. This error indicates that the system cannot find a valid flow type associated with the specified condition type.
  Cause:
  
  
  Missing Configuration: The most common cause is that the condition type in question has not been properly configured in the system. This could mean that the flow type has not been assigned to the condition type in the pricing procedure.
  
  
  Incorrect Condition Type: The condition type being referenced may not be valid for the transaction or may not exist in the system.
  
  
  Custom Development: If there are custom condition types or pricing procedures, they may not have been set up correctly, leading to this error.
  
  
  Transport Issues: If the configuration was recently transported from a development environment to production, there may have been issues during the transport process that resulted in missing configurations.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code SPRO (SAP Reference IMG).
  Navigate to Sales and Distribution -> Basic Functions -> Pricing -> Pricing Control -> Define Condition Types.
  Ensure that the condition type in question is correctly defined and that a flow type is assigned to it.
  
  
  
  Assign Flow Type:
  
  If the flow type is missing, you may need to assign a valid flow type to the condition type. This can be done in the same configuration area mentioned above.
  
  
  
  Review Pricing Procedure:
  
  Check the pricing procedure that is being used for the transaction. Ensure that the condition type is included in the pricing procedure and that it is correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Test with Standard Condition Types:
  
  If you are using custom condition types, try using standard SAP condition types to see if the error persists. This can help isolate whether the issue is with the custom configuration.
  
  
  
  Check for Transport Issues:
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, verify that all necessary configuration settings were included in the transport request and that they were successfully imported into the target system.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to the specific condition type and pricing procedure for any additional guidance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  VK11: Create Condition
  VK12: Change Condition
  VK13: Display Condition
  V/06: Maintain Pricing Procedures
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or updates related to the specific condition type or pricing procedure.
  
  
  Debugging: If the issue persists, consider debugging the pricing procedure to identify where the flow type is being called and why it is not found.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the error message "69040 No flow type exists for condition type &".