How To Fix AFWGO_MESSAGES816 - Incorrect PA flow customizing: No direction exists

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AFWGO_MESSAGES - Messages for Development Class AFWGO

• Message number: 816

• Message text: Incorrect PA flow customizing: No direction exists

What causes this issue?

The Customizing for PA cash flow relevance contains errors. There are
flow types that are flagged as relevant for PA cash flows but no cash
flow direction has been assigned to them. This indicator is required so
that the system can recognize PA cash flows correctly. Therefore, you
have to check and correct the Customizing settings before you can import
flows.
You are also strongly recommended to maintain the PA flow types for
PA-cash-flow-relevant update types. This ensures that the related
reports are meaningful.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AFWGO_MESSAGES816 - Incorrect PA flow customizing: No direction exists ?

  The SAP error message AFWGO_MESSAGES816 indicates that there is an issue with the customizing settings for the PA (Personnel Administration) flow in the SAP system. Specifically, it suggests that there is no defined direction for the flow, which is necessary for the system to process the data correctly.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Customization: The error typically arises when the necessary customizing settings for the PA flow are not properly defined in the system. This could be due to missing entries in the configuration tables or incorrect settings.
  Incorrect Configuration: If the flow direction (e.g., from one infotype to another) is not specified or is incorrectly set up, the system will not know how to process the data.
  Transport Issues: If the customizing settings were transported from another system, there may have been issues during the transport that led to incomplete or incorrect settings.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Customizing Settings:
  
  Go to the transaction code SPRO (SAP Project Reference Object).
  Navigate to the relevant area for Personnel Administration and check the customizing settings for the PA flow.
  Ensure that all necessary flow directions are defined correctly.
  
  
  
  Define Flow Directions:
  
  If you find that the flow direction is missing, you will need to define it. This typically involves specifying the source and target infotypes and the direction of data flow between them.
  
  
  
  Review Transport Requests:
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, check the transport logs for any errors or warnings that might indicate what went wrong.
  If necessary, re-transport the customizing settings or manually adjust them in the target system.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to PA flow customizing for specific guidance on how to set up the flow correctly.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, perform tests to ensure that the PA flow is functioning as expected without generating the error.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data) and PA40 (Personnel Actions) to test the PA flow after adjustments.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for additional insights or patches that may address the issue.
  Support: If the problem persists, consider reaching out to SAP support or consulting with an SAP HR module expert for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message AFWGO_MESSAGES816 and ensure that your PA flow customizing is correctly set up.