How To Fix FVER172 - To maintain flows, select the required position

FVER172 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 172

• Message text: To maintain flows, select the required position

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FVER172 - To maintain flows, select the required position ?

  The SAP error message FVER172 ("To maintain flows, select the required position") typically occurs in the context of financial accounting or controlling when you are trying to maintain or adjust flow data in a specific transaction or report. This error indicates that the system requires you to select a specific position or entry before you can proceed with maintaining the flow data.
  
  Cause:
  
  No Selection Made: The most common cause of this error is that the user has not selected a specific line item or position in the list that they are trying to work with.
  Incorrect Navigation: The user may have navigated to a screen or function that requires a selection but did not make one.
  Authorization Issues: In some cases, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to perform the action, leading to the system prompting for a selection.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Select a Position: Ensure that you have selected the appropriate line item or