How To Fix FVER160 - No flow type is assigned to update type &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FVER - Message Class for Executable Security Rights

• Message number: 160

• Message text: No flow type is assigned to update type &1

What causes this issue?

In the exercising of security rights, an other flow with update type
&V1& was created. However, no flow type was assigned to this other
flow.

System Response

The security rights cannot be exercised.

How to fix this error?

In Customizing, assign a flow type to update type &V1&.

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 FVER160 - No flow type is assigned to update type &1 ?

  The SAP error message FVER160: No flow type is assigned to update type &1 typically occurs in the context of financial accounting or controlling when there is an issue with the configuration of flow types and update types in the system. This error indicates that the system is unable to find a corresponding flow type for the specified update type, which is necessary for processing financial transactions.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The most common cause of this error is that the flow type has not been assigned to the specified update type in the configuration settings.
  Incorrect Update Type: The update type being referenced may not be valid or may not have been set up correctly in the system.
  Transport Issues: If the configuration was recently transported from another system, it may not have been fully or correctly transported, leading to missing assignments.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings in SAP (Transaction code: SPRO).
  Navigate to Financial Accounting (New) > Financial Accounting Global Settings (New) > Document > Document Types > Define Document Types.
  Ensure that the flow type is correctly assigned to the update type in the relevant configuration area.
  
  
  
  Assign Flow Type:
  
  If the flow type is missing, you will need to create or assign the appropriate flow type to the update type.
  This can typically be done in the configuration settings under the relevant financial module (e.g., FI, CO).
  
  
  
  Check for Validity:
  
  Ensure that the update type you are using is valid and correctly configured in the system.
  You can check the update type settings in the same configuration area.
  
  
  
  Transport Issues:
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, check the transport logs to ensure that all necessary objects were transported correctly.
  If needed, re-transport the configuration or manually adjust the settings in the target system.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific details on flow types and update types relevant to your version of SAP.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, perform a test transaction to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Flow Types: These are used in SAP to categorize different types of financial flows (e.g., revenue, expenses) and are essential for proper financial reporting.
  Update Types: These are used to define how data is updated in the system, particularly in the context of financial postings.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SPRO (for configuration), FB01 (for posting documents), and others that may be relevant to your financial processes.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or functional team for further investigation.