How To Fix FVD_CUSTOMIZING017 - Flow types & and &: Calculation category is not initial

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FVD_CUSTOMIZING -

• Message number: 017

• Message text: Flow types & and &: Calculation category is not initial

What causes this issue?

A calculation category is not needed for the flow types mentioned.

System Response

Customizing error. The system displays a warning.

How to fix this error?

Do not use a calculation category for the definition of the flow type or
use the calculation category NOOP.

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_CUSTOMIZING017 - Flow types & and &: Calculation category is not initial ?

  The SAP error message FVD_CUSTOMIZING017 indicates that there is an issue with the configuration of flow types in the SAP system, specifically related to the calculation category not being initial. This error typically arises in the context of financial services or treasury management modules, where flow types are used to define various financial transactions.
  
  Cause:
  The error occurs when:
  
  Flow Type Configuration: The flow types specified in the error message have a calculation category that is not set to initial (i.e., it has been assigned a value). This can lead to conflicts or inconsistencies in how the system processes financial transactions.
  Customizing Settings: There may be a misconfiguration in the customizing settings for flow types, particularly in the Financial Services (FS) module or Treasury Management.
  Inconsistent Data: There might be inconsistencies in the data related to flow types, such as missing or incorrect entries in the configuration tables.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can follow these