How To Fix FTR_COMS012 - Flow is necessary

FTR_COMS012 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FTR_COMS -

• Message number: 012

• Message text: Flow is necessary

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FTR_COMS012 - Flow is necessary ?

  The SAP error message FTR_COMS012: Flow is necessary typically occurs in the context of financial transactions, particularly in the area of treasury and risk management. This error indicates that a flow (such as cash flow or transaction flow) is required for the operation you are trying to perform, but it is missing or not properly defined.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Flow Definition: The transaction you are trying to execute requires a flow definition that has not been set up in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for the financial transaction may not be correctly defined, leading to the absence of necessary flow data.
  Incomplete Data Entry: Required fields related to flow might not have been filled out in the transaction entry screen.
  System Customization: Customizations or enhancements in the SAP system may have altered the expected behavior of flow-related transactions.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Flow Configuration:
  
  Navigate to the configuration settings for treasury and risk management in SAP.
  Ensure that the necessary