How To Fix FINSTF_MIG099 - Missing flow type of principal increase for prod. type &1 trans. type &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FINSTF_MIG - Message class for trade finance migration

• Message number: 099

• Message text: Missing flow type of principal increase for prod. type &1 trans. type &2

What causes this issue?

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

System Response

How to fix this error?

Assign flow type of principal increase for the transaction type in
Customizing activity
<DS:SIMG.TLCV_ASSN_FTYP>Assign Flow Types to Transaction Types</>.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FINSTF_MIG099 - Missing flow type of principal increase for prod. type &1 trans. type &2 ?

  The SAP error message FINSTF_MIG099 indicates that there is a missing flow type for a principal increase in the context of a specific product type and transaction type. This error typically arises during the migration or processing of financial transactions, particularly in the context of financial instruments or loans.
  Cause:
  
  Configuration Issues: The flow type for the principal increase may not be defined in the system for the specified product type and transaction type. This can happen if the configuration settings for financial instruments are incomplete or incorrect.
  Data Migration Problems: If you are migrating data from one system to another, the necessary mappings or configurations may not have been set up correctly, leading to missing flow types.
  Custom Development: If there are custom developments or enhancements in your SAP system, they may not be aligned with the standard configurations, causing discrepancies.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for financial instruments in your SAP system.
  Verify that the flow type for principal increases is defined for the relevant product type and transaction type.
  If it is missing, you will need to create or adjust the flow type in the configuration.
  
  
  
  Review Migration Settings:
  
  If this error occurs during a data migration process, review the migration settings and mappings to ensure that all necessary flow types are included.
  Ensure that the migration tool or process you are using is correctly configured to handle the specific product and transaction types.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to financial instruments and flow types to understand the required configurations and settings.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, perform tests to ensure that the error no longer occurs and that transactions are processed correctly.
  
  
  
  Seek Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to SAP support or consulting with an SAP expert who specializes in financial instruments.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like SPRO (to access the configuration settings) or SE11 (to check table definitions) to investigate further.
  Flow Types: Understanding the concept of flow types in SAP Financials is crucial, as they define how financial transactions are recorded and reported.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance on configuration.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.