How To Fix FQM220 - Flows have been updated during aggregation

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FQM - Financial Quantity Management Message Class

• Message number: 220

• Message text: Flows have been updated during aggregation

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FQM220 - Flows have been updated during aggregation ?

  The SAP error message FQM220 ("Flows have been updated during aggregation") typically occurs in the context of financial accounting and controlling, particularly when dealing with the aggregation of financial flows in the SAP system. This error indicates that there have been changes to the underlying data while the system was attempting to aggregate it, which can lead to inconsistencies or inaccuracies in the financial reporting.
  Cause:
  
  Concurrent Updates: The most common cause of this error is that while the aggregation process is running, another process or user has updated the financial flows that are being aggregated. This can happen if multiple users are working on the same data set simultaneously.
  Data Locking Issues: If the data being aggregated is locked by another transaction or user, it can lead to this error.
  System Performance: In some cases, performance issues or timeouts can cause the aggregation process to be interrupted, leading to this error.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check for Concurrent Processes: Ensure that no other users or processes are updating the financial flows while the aggregation is taking place. You may need to coordinate with your team to avoid simultaneous updates.
  Retry the Aggregation: After ensuring that no other updates are occurring, retry the aggregation process. This can often resolve the issue if it was caused by a temporary conflict.
  Review Data Locks: Use transaction codes like SM12 (to check for locks) to see if there are any locks on the data that might be causing the issue. If necessary, you can release locks if you have the appropriate permissions.
  Check for System Performance: If the system is experiencing performance issues, consider optimizing the database or checking for any background jobs that might be affecting performance.
  Consult SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error. There may be patches or updates that can resolve underlying issues.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as FBL1N (Vendor Line Item Display), FBL3N (G/L Account Line Item Display), and FBL5N (Customer Line Item Display) to analyze the data involved.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they have found.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to financial flows and aggregation processes to better understand the context of the error.
  
  If the problem persists after trying the above solutions, it may be necessary to involve your SAP Basis or technical support team for further investigation.