How To Fix ID_CFM_DERIVED_FLOWS007 - Target flow type already exists as base flow type

ID_CFM_DERIVED_FLOWS007 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ID_CFM_DERIVED_FLOWS - ID: Control in CFM

• Message number: 007

• Message text: Target flow type already exists as base flow type

What causes this issue?

The target flow type entered already exists as a base flow type of a
derivation rule. Due to the way in which certain data is combined, it
can sometimes happen that tax flows should be generated for tax flows.
However, this is not possible.

How to fix this error?

To post several taxes to a base flow, you have to configure the tax
indicator accordingly.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ID_CFM_DERIVED_FLOWS007 - Target flow type already exists as base flow type ?

  The SAP error message ID_CFM_DERIVED_FLOWS007, which states "Target flow type already exists as base flow type," typically occurs in the context of configuring flow types in the SAP Controlling (CO) module, particularly when dealing with derived flows in the context of cost flow management.
  
  Cause:
  This error arises when you attempt to create or modify a derived flow type that is already defined as a base flow type. In SAP, flow types are used to categorize and manage different types of financial transactions, and each flow type must be unique in its definition. If you try to create a derived flow type that has the same identifier as an existing base flow type, the system will throw this error to prevent conflicts and ensure data integrity.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Existing Flow Types:
  
  Navigate to the configuration settings for flow types in SAP (Transaction Code: OKB9 or similar).
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