How To Fix FG_ASS_FLWTGL000 - Specify chart of account, G/L account from and flow type increase

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FG_ASS_FLWTGL -

• Message number: 000

• Message text: Specify chart of account, G/L account from and flow type increase

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FG_ASS_FLWTGL000 - Specify chart of account, G/L account from and flow type increase ?

  The SAP error message FG_ASS_FLWTGL000 typically indicates that there is an issue related to the configuration of the chart of accounts, general ledger (G/L) accounts, and flow types in the context of financial transactions, particularly in asset accounting or financial flows.
  Cause:
  
  
  Missing Configuration: The error often arises when the system cannot find a valid configuration for the specified chart of accounts, G/L account, or flow type. This could be due to:
  
  The chart of accounts not being assigned correctly to the company code.
  The G/L account not being defined or activated for the specified flow type.
  The flow type being incorrectly configured or not existing in the system.
  
  
  
  Incorrect Data Entry: If the user is trying to post a transaction and has not specified the required fields correctly, this can lead to the error.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or modify the specified accounts or flow types.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings in SAP (Transaction code: SPRO) and ensure that the chart of accounts is correctly assigned to the company code.
  Verify that the G/L account is set up correctly and is active for the relevant flow types. This can be checked in the G/L account master data (Transaction code: FS00).
  Ensure that the flow type is defined in the system and is linked to the appropriate G/L accounts.
  
  
  
  Data Entry:
  
  Review the transaction data being entered to ensure that all required fields (chart of accounts, G/L account, flow type) are filled in correctly.
  Make sure that the flow type being used is appropriate for the transaction being processed.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the G/L accounts and flow types involved in the transaction. This can be checked with the security team or through transaction SU53 to analyze authorization issues.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific details on the configuration of flow types and G/L accounts in your version of SAP.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  FS00: G/L Account Master Data
  SPRO: SAP Reference IMG (for configuration)
  OBY6: Assign Company Code to Chart of Accounts
  OB37: Define Flow Types
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address specific issues related to this error message. You can search for notes in the SAP Support Portal.
  
  
  Community Forums: Consider visiting SAP Community forums or other user groups where similar issues may have been discussed.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement the necessary corrections to resolve it.