How To Fix 69176 - Document flow type & not in flow types table

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 176

• Message text: Document flow type & not in flow types table

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 69176 - Document flow type & not in flow types table ?

  The SAP error message 69176, which states "Document flow type & not in flow types table," typically occurs when there is an issue with the document flow configuration in the SAP system. This error indicates that the system is trying to reference a document flow type that is not defined in the flow types table.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The document flow type that is being referenced does not exist in the flow types table (T-code: T003).
  Incorrect Document Flow Type: The document flow type may have been incorrectly entered or may not be valid for the transaction being processed.
  Custom Development: If there are custom developments or enhancements, they may be referencing a document flow type that has not been properly configured.
  Transport Issues: If the configuration was transported from one system to another (e.g., from development to production), the transport may not have included the necessary entries for the document flow type.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Flow Types Table: 
  
  Use transaction code SE11 to access the Data Dictionary and check the table T003 to see if the document flow type in question exists.
  If it does not exist, you may need to create a new entry or correct the existing one.
  
  
  
  Verify Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for document flow types in the relevant module (e.g., SD, MM, etc.) and ensure that the document flow type is correctly defined.
  You can access the configuration through transaction code SPRO and navigate to the relevant area for document flow settings.
  
  
  
  Check for Custom Code:
  
  If there are custom programs or enhancements, review the code to ensure that it is referencing valid document flow types.
  Make necessary adjustments to the code if it is referencing an invalid or non-existent flow type.
  
  
  
  Transport Check:
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, check the transport logs to ensure that all necessary objects were included in the transport request.
  If needed, re-transport the missing configuration or manually create the missing entries in the target system.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: 
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to document flow types for any specific guidance or known issues.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SE11 (Data Dictionary)
  SPRO (SAP Reference IMG)
  T003 (Flow Types Table)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.