How To Fix FTR_LOANS017 - TR Distributor: Update type not found - Flow type &1 &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FTR_LOANS - Link Between the Loans Component and the Treasury Ledger

• Message number: 017

• Message text: TR Distributor: Update type not found - Flow type &1 &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FTR_LOANS017 - TR Distributor: Update type not found - Flow type &1 &2 ?

  The SAP error message FTR_LOANS017 indicates that there is an issue with the update type not being found for a specific flow type in the context of the TR (Treasury) Distributor. This error typically arises in the context of financial transactions, particularly when dealing with loans or treasury management.
  Cause:
  The error can be caused by several factors, including:
  
  
  Missing Configuration: The update type for the specified flow type may not be configured in the system. This can happen if the necessary settings were not completed during the implementation or if there were changes in the configuration that were not properly updated.
  
  
  Incorrect Flow Type: The flow type specified in the error message may not exist or may have been incorrectly entered.
  
  
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the data being processed, such as missing or incorrect entries in the relevant tables.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or modify the relevant configuration settings.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for Treasury Management in SAP.
  Verify that the update type for the specified flow type is correctly defined. This can typically be found in the customizing settings under Financial Supply Chain Management (FSCM) or Treasury and Risk Management.
  
  
  
  Verify Flow Type:
  
  Ensure that the flow type mentioned in the error message is valid and exists in the system. You can check this in the relevant transaction codes (e.g., OBPM1 for flow types).
  
  
  
  Review Data:
  
  Check the data being processed for any inconsistencies or missing entries. Ensure that all necessary data is present and correctly formatted.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user encountering the error has the necessary authorizations to access and modify the relevant settings.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to Treasury Management for any specific guidance on the error message.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance. They may provide additional insights or patches if the issue is related to a known bug.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as OBPM1 (for flow types), FTR_EDIT (for editing treasury transactions), and SPRO (for accessing the configuration menu).
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to the error message FTR_LOANS017 for any specific fixes or updates that may be applicable.
  Community Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed, and solutions shared.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the error message FTR_LOANS017 in your SAP system.