How To Fix 69351 - Old flow type in document

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 351

• Message text: Old flow type in document

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 69351 - Old flow type in document ?

  The SAP error message "69351 Old flow type in document" typically occurs in the context of financial documents, particularly when dealing with document flows in SAP's Financial Accounting (FI) or Controlling (CO) modules. This error indicates that the system has encountered an old or obsolete flow type in a document, which may not be compatible with the current configuration or business processes.
  Cause:
  
  Obsolete Flow Type: The flow type used in the document may have been marked as obsolete or has been replaced by a new flow type in the system configuration.
  Configuration Changes: Changes in the configuration of flow types or document types in the system may lead to this error if existing documents still reference the old flow types.
  Data Migration Issues: If data has been migrated from an older system or version, it may contain references to flow types that are no longer valid in the current system.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Flow Type Configuration: Review the configuration of flow types in the system. Ensure that the flow types used in the document are still valid and active.
  
  Transaction Code: OBY6 (for flow type configuration).
  
  
  Update Document: If possible, update the document to use a valid flow type. This may involve reversing the document and re-entering it with the correct flow type.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to flow types and document types to understand any changes that may have been made in recent updates or patches.
  Data Cleanup: If the error is due to data migration, consider running data cleanup processes or scripts to update old flow types to their current equivalents.
  Contact SAP Support: If the issue persists and cannot be resolved through configuration or document updates, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as FB03 (Display Document), FB02 (Change Document), and OBY6 (Flow Type Configuration).
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to error message 69351 for any specific patches or updates that may address the issue.
  Documentation: Review SAP Help documentation for details on flow types and their usage in financial documents.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.