How To Fix FTVV_MESSAGES491 - Flow type &1 is not permitted

FTVV_MESSAGES491 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FTVV_MESSAGES - Reporting Financial Assets Management

• Message number: 491

• Message text: Flow type &1 is not permitted

What causes this issue?

The flow type you have entered is not permitted. It is not maintained
in the Customizing settings.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

If necessary maintain the flow type:
<DS:SIMG.SIMG_CFMENUFNMCFZCS>Define Flow Types</>
<DS:SIMG.SIMG_CFMENUFNMCFZXR>Assign Flow Type to Posting Function</>

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

FTVV_MESSAGES491 - Details

• The SAP error message FTVV_MESSAGES491, which states "Flow type &1 is not permitted," typically occurs in the context of financial transactions or when dealing with cash flow management in SAP. This error indicates that the specified flow type is not allowed in the current context or configuration.
  
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Flow Type: The flow type specified in the transaction does not exist or is not configured correctly in the system.
  
  Configuration Issues: The flow type may not be permitted for the specific transaction or document type you are trying to process.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to use the specified flow type.
  Business Rules: Certain business rules or settings may restrict the use of specific flow types in certain scenarios.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Flow Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for flow types in SAP (Transaction code: SPRO).
  Navigate to the relevant section for cash flow management or financial accounting and verify that the flow