How To Fix FVD_REPAY107 - No valid activity category exists for flow category "payoff"

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FVD_REPAY - Messages for Payoff

• Message number: 107

• Message text: No valid activity category exists for flow category "payoff"

What causes this issue?

The activity categories <ZK>0048</> (Payoff Debit) for loans given or
<ZK>0049</> ( Payoff Credit) for loans taken are mandatory for flow
types from the flow categories <ZK>SERP</> (Payoff) and <ZK>SERA</>
(Rolling Payoff).

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_REPAY107 - No valid activity category exists for flow category "payoff" ?

  The SAP error message FVD_REPAY107 indicates that there is no valid activity category assigned for the flow category "payoff" in the context of financial transactions, particularly in the area of loan management or financial services.
  Cause:
  This error typically arises due to one of the following reasons:
  
  
  Missing Configuration: The activity category for the flow category "payoff" has not been defined in the system. This can happen if the configuration settings for financial transactions are incomplete or not properly set up.
  
  
  Incorrect Assignment: The flow category "payoff" may not be correctly linked to an activity category in the system. This could be due to changes in configuration or incorrect data entry.
  
  
  Custom Development: If there are custom developments or enhancements in the system, they might not be aligned with the standard configurations, leading to this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings in SAP for the relevant module (e.g., Loan Management).
  Navigate to the section where flow categories and activity categories are defined.
  Ensure that there is a valid activity category assigned to the flow category "payoff".
  
  
  
  Define Activity Category:
  
  If the activity category does not exist, you will need to create it. This can usually be done in the customizing settings (transaction code SPRO).
  Define the necessary parameters and ensure that it is linked to the "payoff" flow category.
  
  
  
  Review Customizations:
  
  If there are custom developments, review the code to ensure that it correctly references the activity categories and flow categories.
  Make adjustments as necessary to align with the standard configurations.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, perform tests to ensure that the error no longer occurs and that the transactions can be processed successfully.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help notes related to the specific module you are working with for additional guidance on configuration.
  
  
  
  Seek Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert who specializes in financial services.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SPRO (Customizing), FBL1N (Vendor Line Items), or FBL3N (G/L Account Line Items) to navigate through the configuration settings.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional insights into configuration requirements.
  Documentation: Review the SAP Help Portal for detailed documentation on financial transaction management and configuration settings.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement the necessary changes to resolve it.