How To Fix FVD_NI001 - Debit/Credit Indicator is identical (flow types &1, &2)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FVD_NI - Message class for processing of negative interest

• Message number: 001

• Message text: Debit/Credit Indicator is identical (flow types &1, &2)

What causes this issue?

The condition type can be used for flows with negative amouts. Therefore
the debit/credit indicator of flow type 1 and flow type must not be
identical.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FVD_NI001 - Debit/Credit Indicator is identical (flow types &1, &2) ?

  The SAP error message FVD_NI001 indicates that there is an issue with the debit/credit indicators being identical for two different flow types in a financial transaction. This typically occurs in the context of financial accounting or controlling, where the system expects different indicators for different flow types to ensure proper accounting treatment.
  Cause:
  The error arises when:
  
  Two flow types (e.g., flow type &1 and flow type &2) are configured to have the same debit/credit indicator.
  The system requires that these flow types have different indicators to maintain the integrity of financial postings.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Flow Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the flow types involved. This can usually be found in the SAP Customizing Implementation Guide (IMG) under Financial Accounting (FI) or Financial Supply Chain Management (FSCM).
  Verify the debit/credit indicators assigned to the flow types &1 and &2.
  
  
  
  Modify Flow Type Settings:
  
  If both flow types are indeed set to the same debit/credit indicator, you will need to change one of them to ensure they are different.
  This may involve changing the configuration in the relevant customizing settings.
  
  
  
  Test the Changes:
  
  After making the necessary changes, perform a test transaction to ensure that the error no longer occurs and that the financial postings are processed correctly.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review any relevant SAP documentation or notes that may provide additional context or specific instructions related to the flow types in question.
  
  
  
  Seek Help from SAP Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue through configuration changes, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Flow Types: These are used in SAP to categorize different types of financial transactions. Each flow type can have specific settings, including debit/credit indicators.
  Debit/Credit Indicators: These indicators determine whether a transaction will be recorded as a debit or a credit in the financial accounting system.
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes such as OBYC (for automatic postings) or SPRO (for configuration) to access the relevant settings.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and correct the cause of the FVD_NI001 error in your SAP system.