How To Fix EP804 - CoCd & / relationship &: No reference flow type found for &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EP - Messages for Posting Area

• Message number: 804

• Message text: CoCd & / relationship &: No reference flow type found for &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EP804 - CoCd & / relationship &: No reference flow type found for & ?

  The SAP error message EP804 typically indicates that there is a problem with the configuration of the flow types in the system. This error occurs when the system cannot find a reference flow type for the specified company code (CoCd) and the relationship indicated by the "&" symbol. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The flow type that is being referenced does not exist in the system for the specified company code. This could be due to missing entries in the configuration tables.
  Incorrect Flow Type: The flow type being used may not be valid or may not be set up correctly in the system.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data that are causing the system to fail to find the appropriate reference flow type.
  Custom Development: If there are custom developments or enhancements, they may not be correctly referencing the flow types.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for flow types in the SAP system. This is usually found in the IMG (Implementation Guide) under the relevant module (e.g., Financial Accounting, Controlling).
  Ensure that the flow type in question is defined for the specified company code.
  
  
  
  Verify Flow Type:
  
  Check if the flow type is correctly defined and active. You can do this by navigating to the relevant transaction codes (e.g., OX15 for company code settings).
  Ensure that the flow type is linked to the correct reference flow types.
  
  
  
  Review Custom Code:
  
  If there are any custom programs or enhancements, review the code to ensure that it is correctly referencing the flow types and that there are no hardcoded values that could lead to this error.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Run consistency checks on the relevant data to ensure that there are no discrepancies that could be causing the issue.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific error message for additional guidance and troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance. They may provide specific notes or patches that address the issue.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as OX15 (for company code settings), OX02 (for flow type settings), and others that may be relevant to your specific configuration.
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to error EP804 in the SAP Support Portal. There may be specific notes that address known issues or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Community Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed, and solutions shared.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the EP804 error and implement a solution to resolve it.