How To Fix FVD_CUSTOMIZING016 - Flow types & and &: combination of activity categories not supported

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FVD_CUSTOMIZING -

• Message number: 016

• Message text: Flow types & and &: combination of activity categories not supported

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FVD_CUSTOMIZING016 - Flow types & and &: combination of activity categories not supported ?

  The SAP error message FVD_CUSTOMIZING016 indicates that there is an issue with the combination of flow types and activity categories in the context of financial transactions or processes. This error typically arises in the SAP Financial Services module, particularly in the area of financial transaction management or cash management.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when the system encounters a combination of flow types and activity categories that is not supported or configured in the system. This can happen due to:
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The flow types and activity categories may not be properly configured in the system.
  Missing Customization: The necessary customizing settings for the specific combination of flow types and activity categories may not have been set up.
  Data Entry Errors: There may be errors in the data entry where an invalid combination is being used.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Customizing Settings:
  
  Go to the SAP Customizing Implementation Guide (IMG) and navigate to the relevant section for configuring flow types and activity categories.
  Ensure that the combination of flow types and activity categories you are trying to use is defined and supported in the system.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Verify that the flow types and activity categories are correctly defined in the system.
  Check if there are any restrictions or specific settings that need to be applied for the combination you are using.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help files related to financial transaction management to understand the valid combinations of flow types and activity categories.
  
  
  
  Test with Valid Combinations:
  
  Try using different combinations of flow types and activity categories that are known to be valid to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue through configuration, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance. They may provide insights or patches if it is a known issue.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like SPRO to access the IMG or SE11 to check table definitions related to flow types and activity categories.
  Tables: Check relevant tables such as T_FLOWS or T_ACTIVITIES to see the definitions and relationships between flow types and activity categories.
  SAP Notes: Look for SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance on configuration.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement the necessary changes to resolve it.