How To Fix FSTCP_FWTR087 - Flow type is not defined for base flow

FSTCP_FWTR087 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FSTCP_FWTR - Message Class for Forward Securities Transaction

• Message number: 087

• Message text: Flow type is not defined for base flow

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FSTCP_FWTR087 - Flow type is not defined for base flow ?

  The SAP error message FSTCP_FWTR087 indicates that there is an issue with the flow type configuration in the Financial Supply Chain Management (FSCM) module, specifically related to the base flow. This error typically arises when the system cannot find a defined flow type for a particular base flow in the configuration settings.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The flow type for the specified base flow has not been defined in the system.
  Incorrect Customization: There may be an error in the customization settings where the flow type is incorrectly mapped or not mapped at all.
  Transport Issues: If the configuration was transported from another system, it might not have been transported correctly, leading to missing definitions.
  Data Inconsistencies: There could be inconsistencies in the data that are causing the system to not recognize the flow type.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings in SAP for Financial Supply Chain Management.
  Navigate to the relevant area where flow types are defined