How To Fix FVD_CUSTOMIZING005 - Flow types & and &: Flow category is not supported

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FVD_CUSTOMIZING -

• Message number: 005

• Message text: Flow types & and &: Flow category is not supported

What causes this issue?

A flow category is used to define the flow types that is not intended
for this purpose. This can lead to incorrect cash flow calculations and
evaluations.

System Response

Customizing error. The system cannot operate.

How to fix this error?

Check the definition of the flow types.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FVD_CUSTOMIZING005 - Flow types & and &: Flow category is not supported ?

  The SAP error message FVD_CUSTOMIZING005 indicates that there is an issue with the flow types and flow categories in the context of Financial Services (FS) or Treasury Management. Specifically, the error states that the flow category is not supported for the specified flow types.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The flow types and flow categories may not be properly configured in the system. This can happen if the flow types are not assigned to the correct flow categories in the customizing settings.
  Unsupported Flow Category: The flow category being used may not be supported for the specific flow type you are trying to process. This can occur if the flow type is not designed to handle the specified flow category.
  Missing Customizing Entries: There may be missing entries in the customizing tables that link flow types to flow categories.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Customizing Settings:
  
  Go to the customizing transaction (SPRO) and navigate to the relevant section for Financial Services or Treasury Management.
  Check the configuration for flow types and flow categories. Ensure that the flow types you are using are correctly assigned to the appropriate flow categories.
  
  
  
  Review Flow Type and Category:
  
  Verify that the flow type you are trying to use is compatible with the flow category. You may need to consult the documentation or SAP notes related to the specific flow types and categories.
  
  
  
  Adjust Customizing Entries:
  
  If you find that there are missing or incorrect entries, you may need to create or adjust them in the customizing settings. This may involve adding new entries or modifying existing ones to ensure that the flow types and categories align correctly.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error. SAP frequently releases notes that provide solutions or workarounds for known issues.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, perform tests to ensure that the error no longer occurs and that the flow types and categories are functioning as expected.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like SPRO (for customizing), SE11 (for data dictionary), or SE16 (for table display) to investigate the relevant tables and settings.
  Documentation: Refer to the SAP Help Portal or specific documentation related to Financial Services or Treasury Management for detailed information on flow types and categories.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the configuration, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.