How To Fix FWTR087 - Flow type is not defined for base flow

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FWTR - Securities Transaction Management

• Message number: 087

• Message text: Flow type is not defined for base flow

What causes this issue?

No flow types assigned to current transaction type.

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?

To assign, flow types to a transaction type (for example, for OTC
derivatives) in Customizing, navigate to <LS>Financial Supply Chain
Management -> Treasury and Risk Management -> Transaction Manager -> OTC
Derivatives -> Transaction Management -> Flow Types -->
<DS:SIMG.BEWEGUNGSART_DE>Assign Flow Types to Transaction Type</></>.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FWTR087 - Flow type is not defined for base flow ?

  The SAP error message FWTR087 indicates that there is an issue with the flow type configuration in the SAP system. Specifically, it means that the system cannot find a defined flow type for the specified base flow. This error typically occurs in the context of financial transactions, particularly in the area of treasury and risk management.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The flow type that is being referenced in the transaction is not defined in the system. This could be due to a missing entry in the configuration settings.
  Incorrect Flow Type Assignment: The flow type may not be correctly assigned to the relevant base flow in the system.
  Custom Development: If there are custom developments or enhancements, they may not have been properly configured to handle the flow types.
  Transport Issues: If the configuration was transported from one system to another (e.g., from development to production), there may have been issues during the transport process.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for flow types in the SAP system. This can typically be found under the path: SPRO > Financial Supply Chain Management > Treasury and Risk Management > Transaction Manager > Define Flow Types.
  Ensure that the flow type you are trying to use is defined and correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Assign Flow Type:
  
  If the flow type is missing, you may need to create it or assign it to the appropriate base flow. Make sure that the flow type is linked to the correct transaction types.
  
  
  
  Review Custom Code:
  
  If there are any custom developments, review the code to ensure that it is correctly referencing the flow types and that there are no hardcoded values that could lead to this error.
  
  
  
  Transport Check:
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, check the transport logs to ensure that all necessary objects were transported correctly. You may need to re-transport the configuration if something was missed.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to flow types and the specific transaction you are working with. There may be specific requirements or additional configuration steps needed.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, perform tests to ensure that the error is resolved and that the flow types are functioning as expected.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to the error message FWTR087.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as OB52 (for fiscal year variant) and FTR_CREATE (for creating financial transactions) that may help in troubleshooting.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and modify flow type configurations.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with an SAP functional consultant or reach out to SAP support for further assistance.