How To Fix EPIC_FLOWSCODE021 - Cannot determine cash flow category of document &1 item &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EPIC_FLOWSCODE - Messages for flows code

• Message number: 021

• Message text: Cannot determine cash flow category of document &1 item &2

What causes this issue?

The system cannot determine the cash flow category because the open
items that you want to clear have different cash flow categories.

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?

Check the selected open items and select only those items that have the
same cash flow category.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EPIC_FLOWSCODE021 - Cannot determine cash flow category of document &1 item &2 ?

  The SAP error message EPIC_FLOWSCODE021 indicates that the system is unable to determine the cash flow category for a specific document and item. This error typically arises in the context of financial transactions, particularly when dealing with cash flow management or financial reporting.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The cash flow category may not be properly configured in the system. This can happen if the necessary mapping between the document types and cash flow categories has not been established.
  Incorrect Document Type: The document type being processed may not be associated with a valid cash flow category.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies or missing data in the document or item that prevent the system from determining the cash flow category.
  Custom Development Issues: If there are custom developments or enhancements in the system, they may interfere with the standard cash flow determination process.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for cash flow management in SAP (usually found in the Financial Accounting or Treasury modules).
  Ensure that the cash flow categories are correctly defined and mapped to the relevant document types.
  
  
  
  Review Document Type:
  
  Verify that the document type associated with the transaction is correctly set up to have a cash flow category.
  Check if the document type is active and properly configured in the system.
  
  
  
  Data Validation:
  
  Review the document and item details for any missing or incorrect information that could affect cash flow determination.
  Ensure that all required fields are filled out correctly.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If you have access to debugging tools, you can trace the execution of the cash flow determination logic to identify where it fails.
  Look for any custom code that might be affecting the standard behavior.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to cash flow management for any specific guidance or known issues.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may want to use transaction codes like OB37 (for document types) or SPRO (to access configuration settings) to navigate to the relevant settings.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes that might address this specific error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  User Forums: Consider searching or posting in SAP community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.