How To Fix FWTR800 - Flow type &1 already defined

FWTR800 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FWTR - Securities Transaction Management

• Message number: 800

• Message text: Flow type &1 already defined

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FWTR800 - Flow type &1 already defined ?

  The SAP error message FWTR800: Flow type &1 already defined typically occurs in the context of financial transactions or when working with flow types in the SAP system. This error indicates that the flow type you are trying to define or use is already defined in the system, which can lead to conflicts or duplication issues.
  
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Definition: The flow type you are trying to create or modify already exists in the system.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration settings where the same flow type is being referenced multiple times.
  Data Entry Error: A user might have mistakenly entered the same flow type in a transaction or configuration screen.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Existing Flow Types: 
  
  Navigate to the relevant configuration area in SAP (usually under Financial Accounting or Controlling) and check the list of existing flow types to confirm if the flow type you are trying to create already exists.
  Use transaction codes like