How To Fix 6D042 - Incorrect flow group & for activity &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 6D - Real Estate Messages

• Message number: 042

• Message text: Incorrect flow group & for activity &

What causes this issue?

The Asset Accounting flow type &v2& which you set is assigned the wrong
flow type group &v1&.

System Response

The system has rejected the posting.

How to fix this error?

Change the Customizing settings:
The flow type assigned to the posting procedure 'VL' of Asset
Accounting must belong to flow type group '13', and the flow type
assigned to posting procedure 'VF' must belong to flow type group '12'.

Procedure for System Administrators

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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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 6D042 - Incorrect flow group & for activity & ?

  The SAP error message 6D042 ("Incorrect flow group & for activity &") typically occurs in the context of the SAP Controlling (CO) module, particularly when dealing with cost center accounting or internal orders. This error indicates that there is a mismatch or an incorrect assignment of a flow group to a specific activity type.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The flow group assigned to the activity type may not be valid or properly configured in the system.
  Missing Master Data: The activity type or flow group may not be defined in the master data settings.
  Inconsistent Settings: There may be inconsistencies in the settings between the controlling area, activity types, and flow groups.
  Data Entry Errors: Manual entry errors when assigning flow groups to activities can also lead to this error.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the activity types and flow groups in the SAP system.
  Ensure that the flow group assigned to the activity type is valid and correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Review Master Data:
  
  Verify that the activity type is correctly defined in the master data.
  Check if the flow group is properly set up in the system.
  
  
  
  Correct Inconsistencies:
  
  Review the settings in the controlling area and ensure that they are consistent with the activity types and flow groups.
  Make any necessary adjustments to align the configurations.
  
  
  
  Data Entry Verification:
  
  If the error occurred during data entry, double-check the entries for any mistakes.
  Correct any discrepancies found in the flow group assignment.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on configuring flow groups and activity types.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, perform tests to ensure that the error no longer occurs and that the system behaves as expected.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like KP26 (Activity Type Planning) or OKTZ (Maintain Activity Types) to review and adjust the configurations.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  Support: If the issue persists after troubleshooting, 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 root cause of the error and implement the necessary corrections to resolve it.