How To Fix FTVV_MESSAGES879 - Customizing: External flow type &1 not maintained

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FTVV_MESSAGES - Reporting Financial Assets Management

• Message number: 879

• Message text: Customizing: External flow type &1 not maintained

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FTVV_MESSAGES879 - Customizing: External flow type &1 not maintained ?

  The SAP error message FTVV_MESSAGES879 indicates that there is an issue with the configuration of an external flow type in the system. Specifically, it means that the external flow type referenced by the system is not maintained in the customizing settings. This can occur in various contexts, such as during the processing of financial transactions or when integrating with external systems.
  Cause:
  The error is typically caused by one of the following reasons:
  
  Missing Configuration: The external flow type specified in the error message has not been defined in the customizing settings.
  Incorrect Flow Type: The flow type being referenced may be incorrect or not applicable for the current transaction.
  Transport Issues: If the configuration was recently transported from another system, it may not have been properly imported or activated.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Customizing Settings:
  
  Go to the SAP Customizing Implementation Guide (SPRO).
  Navigate to the relevant section for external flow types. This is usually found under:
  Financial Accounting (New) -> Financial Accounting Global Settings -> Document -> Document Types -> Define External Flow Types
  
  Verify if the external flow type mentioned in the error message is listed. If it is not, you will need to create it.
  
  
  
  Create or Maintain External Flow Type:
  
  If the external flow type is missing, create a new entry with the required details.
  Ensure that all necessary fields are filled out correctly, including the flow type description and any relevant settings.
  
  
  
  Check for Transport Issues:
  
  If the configuration was recently transported, check the transport logs to ensure that the transport was successful and that all necessary objects were included.
  If there are issues, you may need to re-transport the configuration or manually adjust it in the target system.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to external flow types for any specific requirements or additional configuration steps that may be necessary.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the transaction or process that triggered the error to ensure that it is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like SPRO for customizing, OBY6 for managing document types, or OBD2 for maintaining flow types.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional guidance or fixes related to this error.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes in the customizing settings.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or functional team for further investigation.