How To Fix 69050 - Flow category for condition type & not unique

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 050

• Message text: Flow category for condition type & not unique

What causes this issue?

You assign a flow category to condition type &V1& directly via the
debit/credit flow type. These flow categories are not the same.

System Response

The system cannot continue processing.

How to fix this error?

It is possible that an error occurred when Customizing tables TZK01
and/or TZB0A. Notify your system administrator.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 69050 - Flow category for condition type & not unique ?

  The SAP error message "69050 Flow category for condition type & not unique" typically occurs in the context of pricing and condition types in SAP, particularly when dealing with pricing procedures in sales and distribution (SD) or materials management (MM). This error indicates that there is a conflict or ambiguity regarding the flow category assigned to a specific condition type.
  Cause:
  
  Non-Unique Flow Category: The error arises when a condition type is assigned multiple flow categories, which leads to ambiguity. Each condition type should have a unique flow category to ensure proper processing of pricing and accounting.
  Configuration Issues: This can happen due to incorrect configuration in the pricing procedure or condition type settings in the SAP system.
  Custom Development: If there are custom developments or modifications in the pricing logic, they might inadvertently lead to this error.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Condition Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code V/06 (for condition types) or V/08 (for pricing procedures).
  Review the configuration of the condition type that is causing the error. Ensure that each condition type has a unique flow category assigned.
  If you find multiple entries for the same condition type, correct them to ensure uniqueness.
  
  
  
  Review Pricing Procedure:
  
  Check the pricing procedure assigned to the sales document or purchase order.
  Ensure that the condition types used in the pricing procedure do not have conflicting flow categories.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to pricing procedures and condition types for any specific guidance or updates that may address this issue.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, test the pricing procedure in a development or quality environment to ensure that the error is resolved before moving to production.
  
  
  
  Seek Help from SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the configuration, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance. They may provide insights based on the specific version of SAP you are using.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Flow Categories: Flow categories are used in SAP to determine how a condition type affects the financial postings and the flow of data in the system. Common flow categories include revenue, discounts, taxes, etc.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  V/06: Maintain Condition Types
  V/08: Maintain Pricing Procedures
  V/02: Change Condition Records
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address known issues or provide patches related to this error.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the error message "69050 Flow category for condition type & not unique."