How To Fix 6E057 - No flow type defined for reference flow type &4

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 057

• Message text: No flow type defined for reference flow type &4

What causes this issue?

No flow type is defined for reference flow type &V4&.

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&
Reference flow type : &V4&

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 6E057 - No flow type defined for reference flow type &4 ?

  The SAP error message 6E057 ("No flow type defined for reference flow type &4") typically occurs in the context of financial accounting or controlling when there is an issue with the configuration of flow types in the system. This error indicates that the system is unable to find a corresponding flow type for the reference flow type specified in the error message.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The most common cause of this error is that the flow type referenced (indicated by &4 in the error message) has not been properly configured in the system.
  Incorrect Flow Type Assignment: The flow type may be incorrectly assigned or not assigned at all in the relevant configuration settings.
  Transport Issues: If the configuration was recently transported from another system, it may not have been fully or correctly transported, leading to missing definitions.
  Custom Development: If there are custom developments or modifications in the system, they may not align with the standard flow types, causing this error.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Flow Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for flow types in SAP. This can typically be found in the following path:
  
  SPRO > Financial Accounting (New) > Financial Accounting Global Settings (New) > Document > Define Flow Types.
  
  
  Verify that the flow type referenced in the error message is defined and correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Define Missing Flow Types:
  
  If the flow type is missing, you will need to create it. Ensure that all necessary parameters and settings are correctly defined.
  
  
  
  Review Assignment:
  
  Check the assignment of flow types in the relevant areas (e.g., in the document types, transaction types, etc.) to ensure that they are correctly linked.
  
  
  
  Transport Requests:
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, check the transport logs to ensure that all necessary objects were included and correctly imported.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to flow types and the specific error message for any additional guidance or updates.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, perform tests to ensure that the error no longer occurs and that the system behaves as expected.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. SAP frequently updates its knowledge base with solutions for common problems.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  OBY6: For defining flow types.
  OBD2: For defining document types.
  
  
  Support: If the issue persists after checking configurations, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the error message 6E057 in your SAP system.