How To Fix FTR0038 - At least one flow skipped because it is not relevant for payment w/o post

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FTR0 - Treasury: Financial Transaction

• Message number: 038

• Message text: At least one flow skipped because it is not relevant for payment w/o post

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FTR0038 - At least one flow skipped because it is not relevant for payment w/o post ?

  The SAP error message FTR0038 indicates that at least one flow has been skipped because it is not relevant for payment without posting. This error typically occurs in the context of financial transactions, particularly when dealing with financial instruments or treasury management in SAP.
  Cause:
  The error arises when you attempt to process a payment for a financial transaction that has flows (such as interest payments, principal repayments, etc.) that are not relevant for the payment process without posting. This can happen due to several reasons:
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for the financial instrument or payment process may not be set up correctly.
  Flow Type Issues: The flow types associated with the transaction may not be configured to allow for payment without posting.
  Transaction Status: The status of the financial transaction may not allow for certain flows to be processed.
  Missing Data: Required data for the payment process may be missing or incomplete.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the FTR0038 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Review the configuration settings for the financial instrument and ensure that the relevant flow types are set up correctly for payment processing.
  Ensure that the payment method and payment terms are correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Review Flow Types:
  
  Check the flow types associated with the transaction. Ensure that they are relevant for payment without posting.
  If necessary, adjust the flow types to include those that should be relevant for the payment process.
  
  
  
  Transaction Status:
  
  Verify the status of the financial transaction. Ensure that it is in a state that allows for payment processing.
  If the transaction is in a locked or completed state, you may need to unlock or reverse it to allow for payment processing.
  
  
  
  Complete Missing Data:
  
  Ensure that all required data for the payment process is complete and accurate. This includes checking for any missing fields or incorrect entries.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on the financial instrument or payment process you are working with.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary adjustments, test the payment process again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to the FTR0038 error.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as FTR_EDIT (to edit financial transactions) and FTR_CREATE (to create financial transactions).
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the appropriate user roles and authorizations to perform the payment processing.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant who specializes in treasury management or financial instruments.