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

FVD_NI001 - Overview

• 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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

FVD_NI001 - Details

• 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