How To Fix FVD_CUSTOMIZING004 - Flow types & and &: Different calculation categories

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FVD_CUSTOMIZING -

• Message number: 004

• Message text: Flow types & and &: Different calculation categories

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FVD_CUSTOMIZING004 - Flow types & and &: Different calculation categories ?

  The SAP error message FVD_CUSTOMIZING004 typically occurs in the context of financial transactions, particularly when dealing with flow types in the SAP system. This error indicates that there is a mismatch in the calculation categories assigned to the flow types involved in a transaction. 
  
  Cause:
  The error arises when two flow types that are being processed together have different calculation categories. Flow types are used in SAP to categorize financial transactions, and each flow type is assigned a calculation category that determines how it is processed in financial calculations. If the flow types involved in a transaction do not share the same calculation category, the system will generate this error.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Identify the Flow Types: Determine which flow types are causing the error. The error message will typically indicate the flow types involved (represented as & and & in the message).
  
  
  Check Calculation Categories: 
  
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