How To Fix 6E029 - No reference flow type found for flow typ &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 6E - Messages for EMU currency conversion in Treasury

• Message number: 029

• Message text: No reference flow type found for flow typ &3

What causes this issue?

No reference flow type was found while generating postings for the
currency swap for the premium/discount.

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

Company code : &V1&
Relationship : &V2&
Flow type : &V3&

System Response

Processing is terminated.

How to fix this error?

Maintain the flow types.
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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 6E029 - No reference flow type found for flow typ &3 ?

  The SAP error message 6E029 ("No reference flow type found for flow type &3") typically occurs in the context of financial or logistics processes where flow types are used to manage and track various types of transactions. This error indicates that the system is unable to find a reference flow type associated with the specified flow type (denoted by &3).
  Cause:
  
  
  Missing Configuration: The most common cause of this error is that the flow type specified does not have a corresponding reference flow type defined in the system. This can happen if the configuration for flow types has not been completed or if there are inconsistencies in the configuration.
  
  
  Incorrect Flow Type: The flow type being referenced may be incorrect or may not exist in the system.
  
  
  Transport Issues: If the configuration was recently transported from another system, it may not have been transported correctly, leading to missing references.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Flow Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for flow types in SAP (Transaction code: OBY6 for financial flow types or OMJJ for logistics flow types).
  Verify that the flow type in question has a valid reference flow type assigned to it.
  
  
  
  Create or Update Reference Flow Type:
  
  If the reference flow type is missing, you may need to create it or update the existing flow type configuration to include the necessary reference.
  
  
  
  Validate Flow Type:
  
  Ensure that the flow type you are using is valid and correctly set up in the system. You can check the flow type in the relevant configuration area.
  
  
  
  Check Transport Requests:
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, check the transport logs to ensure that all necessary objects were transported correctly. You may need to re-transport the configuration if something is missing.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to flow types and their configuration for any additional guidance or known issues.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue through the above steps, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance, especially if this is a production environment.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Flow Types: Flow types are used in SAP to categorize and manage different types of financial transactions. Each flow type can have specific characteristics and rules associated with it.
  Configuration Transactions: Familiarize yourself with relevant configuration transactions such as OBY6 (for financial flow types) and OMJJ (for logistics flow types) to manage flow types effectively.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the error message 6E029 in your SAP system.