How To Fix 6A121 - Cash deposit not possible: No flow type for flow category &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 6A - Real estate messages rent adjustment

• Message number: 121

• Message text: Cash deposit not possible: No flow type for flow category &

What causes this issue?

You want to create a rental agreement with a cash deposit.
No flow types for flow category &V1&, however, have been created in the
system.

System Response

You cannot use a cash deposit.

How to fix this error?

Define the flow types for calculating the interest and compound
interest.

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Flow type for calculating the interest:
Flow category TZ
Flow category TZ
Flow type for calculating the compound interest:
Flow category TC
Flow category ZV

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 6A121 - Cash deposit not possible: No flow type for flow category & ?

  The SAP error message "6A121 Cash deposit not possible: No flow type for flow category &" typically occurs in the context of cash management or financial transactions within the SAP system. This error indicates that the system is unable to process a cash deposit because it cannot find a corresponding flow type for the specified flow category.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The most common cause of this error is that the flow type for the specified flow category has not been defined in the system. This can happen if the configuration for cash management or financial transactions is incomplete or incorrect.
  Incorrect Flow Category: The flow category being used in the transaction may not be valid or may not have been set up properly in the system.
  Custom Development: If there are custom developments or modifications in the system, they may not be aligned with the standard flow types and categories.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP Customizing Implementation Guide (SPRO).
  Navigate to the relevant section for cash management or financial accounting.
  Check the configuration for flow types and flow categories to ensure that they are correctly defined.
  Ensure that the flow type for the specific flow category is set up properly.
  
  
  
  Define Flow Type:
  
  If the flow type is missing, you may need to create it. This can typically be done in the configuration settings under the relevant financial module.
  Ensure that the flow type is linked to the correct flow category.
  
  
  
  Review Transaction Data:
  
  Check the transaction data you are trying to process. Ensure that the flow category being used is valid and corresponds to a defined flow type.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources for guidance on configuring flow types and categories.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue through configuration, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Flow Types and Categories: In SAP, flow types are used to categorize financial transactions, and they play a crucial role in cash management and reporting.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as OBY6 (for defining flow types) and OBY7 (for defining flow categories).
  Testing: After making any changes, perform testing to ensure that the cash deposit can be processed without errors.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.