How To Fix FVD_CUSTOMIZING006 - Flow types & and &: Flow type group is different

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FVD_CUSTOMIZING -

• Message number: 006

• Message text: Flow types & and &: Flow type group is different

What causes this issue?

The flow type group of the flow types is different. This results in
balances being totaled incorrectly in evaluations.

System Response

Customizing error. The system displays a warning.

How to fix this error?

The same flow type group needs to be assigned to both flow types. This
can be done at any time.

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.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FVD_CUSTOMIZING006 - Flow types & and &: Flow type group is different ?

  The SAP error message FVD_CUSTOMIZING006 indicates that there is a mismatch in the flow type group for the specified flow types in the context of Financial Services (FS) or Treasury Management. This error typically arises when you are trying to process transactions or perform operations that involve flow types that belong to different flow type groups.
  Cause:
  
  Flow Type Group Mismatch: The primary cause of this error is that the flow types you are trying to use belong to different flow type groups. Each flow type is assigned to a specific group, and operations involving multiple flow types must be from the same group.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the system where the flow types have not been correctly assigned to their respective groups.
  Data Entry Errors: Incorrect data entry or selection of flow types during transaction processing can also lead to this error.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Flow Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for flow types in your SAP system. You can usually find this under the Financial Services or Treasury Management configuration.
  Verify that the flow types in question are assigned to the correct flow type group.
  
  
  
  Use Consistent Flow Types:
  
  Ensure that when you are processing transactions, you are using flow types that belong to the same flow type group. If you need to use different flow types, make sure they are compatible.
  
  
  
  Review Transaction Data:
  
  If you are entering data manually, double-check the flow types you are selecting to ensure they are from the same group.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific details on flow types and their configurations.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the configuration and data entry, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Flow Types: In SAP, flow types are used to categorize financial transactions. Each flow type is associated with specific characteristics and processing rules.
  Flow Type Groups: These are collections of flow types that share common attributes and are used to group similar transactions for processing.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes (like FVD1, FVD2, etc.) that may help you navigate to the configuration settings for flow types.
  
  By addressing the flow type group mismatch and ensuring proper configuration and data entry, you should be able to resolve the FVD_CUSTOMIZING006 error.