How To Fix ICC_BTR036 - Cannot find flow type &1; check definition

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ICC_BTR - Treasury Localization for Brazil

• Message number: 036

• Message text: Cannot find flow type &1; check definition

What causes this issue?

You have specified a flow type for transfer postings on the selection
screen. However, the system was unable to find an account determination
entry in for this flow type and payment transaction "1".

System Response

Error message.

How to fix this error?

Check the <DS:TRAN.FNZA>account determination settings</> for the flow
type.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ICC_BTR036 - Cannot find flow type &1; check definition ?

  The SAP error message ICC_BTR036 indicates that the system cannot find a specific flow type, which is referenced by the placeholder &1. This error typically occurs in the context of financial transactions, particularly in the area of cash management or liquidity management, where flow types are used to categorize and manage cash flows.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Flow Type Definition: The flow type specified in the transaction does not exist in the system. This could be due to a configuration error or because the flow type has not been defined in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The flow type may have been incorrectly configured or deleted in the system.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the flow type.
  Transport Issues: If the flow type was recently transported from another system, there may have been issues during the transport process.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Flow Type Definition:
  
  Go to the configuration settings in SAP (Transaction code: SPRO).
  Navigate to the relevant area where flow types are defined (e.g., Cash Management or Financial Accounting).
  Verify if the flow type exists and is correctly defined.
  
  
  
  Create or Modify Flow Type:
  
  If the flow type does not exist, you may need to create it. Ensure that you have the necessary details and settings for the flow type.
  If it exists but is incorrectly configured, make the necessary adjustments.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user encountering the error has the appropriate authorizations to access the flow type. This can be checked in the user roles and profiles.
  
  
  
  Transport Issues:
  
  If the flow type was recently transported, check the transport logs for any errors. You may need to re-transport the configuration or manually create the flow type in the target system.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to flow types and cash management for any specific guidance or known issues.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may find it useful to use transaction codes like OBY6 (for defining flow types) or OBY1 (for managing financial accounting settings).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Community Forums: SAP Community or other forums can be helpful for finding similar issues faced by other users and their solutions.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or functional team for further investigation.