How To Fix FVKM005 - Conv. of corp. act.: Flow cat. &1 for daybook &2, sec. acct &3 not found

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FVKM - Message Class for Corporate Actions

• Message number: 005

• Message text: Conv. of corp. act.: Flow cat. &1 for daybook &2, sec. acct &3 not found

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FVKM005 - Conv. of corp. act.: Flow cat. &1 for daybook &2, sec. acct &3 not found ?

  The SAP error message FVKM005 indicates that there is an issue with the conversion of corporate actions in the context of financial transactions. Specifically, it points out that a flow category (Flow cat.) for a daybook (daybook &2) and a secondary account (sec. acct &3) could not be found. This error typically arises in the context of financial accounting and asset management, particularly when dealing with corporate actions such as dividends, stock splits, or other financial events that affect securities.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The flow category specified in the error message is not defined in the system for the given daybook and secondary account combination. This could be due to missing entries in the configuration tables related to corporate actions.
  Incorrect Mapping: There may be incorrect or incomplete mapping of flow categories to the relevant accounts in the system.
  Data Entry Errors: There could be errors in the data entry for the corporate action, leading to the system being unable to find the appropriate flow category.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the required configuration settings.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration: 
  
  Go to the configuration settings for corporate actions in SAP (Transaction code: SPRO).
  Navigate to the relevant section for defining flow categories and ensure that the flow category for the specified daybook and secondary account is correctly configured.
  Ensure that all necessary entries are made in the relevant tables (e.g., T_001, T_001W, etc.).
  
  
  
  Review Mapping:
  
  Verify the mapping of flow categories to accounts. Ensure that the flow category in question is correctly linked to the appropriate accounts in the system.
  
  
  
  Data Validation:
  
  Check the data entered for the corporate action. Ensure that all required fields are filled out correctly and that there are no typos or incorrect values.
  
  
  
  User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user executing the transaction has the necessary authorizations to access and modify the relevant configuration settings.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources for any additional guidance on handling corporate actions and flow categories.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, perform a test transaction to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  SPRO: Customizing settings
  FBL3N: Display G/L account line items
  F-02: General posting
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the FVKM005 error and implement a solution to resolve it.