How To Fix FVER188 - Conversion of rights: Unable to assign update type to flow type: &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 188

• Message text: Conversion of rights: Unable to assign update type to flow type: &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FVER188 - Conversion of rights: Unable to assign update type to flow type: &1 ?

  The SAP error message FVER188 indicates that there is an issue with the assignment of an update type to a flow type during the conversion of rights in the Financial Accounting (FI) module. This typically occurs when there is a mismatch or misconfiguration in the settings related to flow types and their corresponding update types.
  Cause:
  
  Configuration Issues: The flow type may not be correctly configured in the system, or the update type assigned to it may not exist or be valid.
  Missing Entries: There may be missing entries in the configuration tables that link flow types to update types.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to perform the conversion of rights.
  Data Inconsistencies: There could be inconsistencies in the data that prevent the system from correctly assigning the update type to the flow type.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for flow types and update types in the SAP system. This can typically be found in the SPRO transaction under Financial Accounting (FI) settings.
  Ensure that the flow type in question is correctly defined and that it has a valid update type assigned to it.
  
  
  
  Review Customizations:
  
  If there are any customizations or enhancements in place, review them to ensure they are not interfering with the standard flow type and update type assignments.
  
  
  
  Check for Missing Entries:
  
  Use transaction codes like SE11 or SE16 to check the relevant tables (e.g., T_FLOWS, T_UPDATE) for the existence of the required entries.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user executing the transaction has the necessary authorizations to perform the conversion of rights.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific version of SAP you are using for any known issues or additional configuration steps that may be required.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making any changes, perform tests to ensure that the error no longer occurs and that the conversion of rights is successful.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SPRO (for configuration), SE11 (for data dictionary), and SE16 (for table display).
  SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any notes related to error FVER188, as there may be specific patches or updates that address this issue.
  Community Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed, and solutions shared.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with an SAP FI consultant or reach out to SAP support for further assistance.