How To Fix J2144 - &4: Cash flow type & already exists for transaction

J2144 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: J2 - Message Class for Development Class JBT

• Message number: 144

• Message text: &4: Cash flow type & already exists for transaction

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message J2144 - &4: Cash flow type & already exists for transaction ?

  The SAP error message J2144 "&4: Cash flow type & already exists for transaction" typically occurs in the context of cash flow management when there is an attempt to create or modify a cash flow type that already exists for a specific transaction. This can happen in various modules, such as Financial Accounting (FI) or Treasury and Risk Management (TRM).
  
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Cash Flow Type: The error indicates that the cash flow type you are trying to create or assign is already associated with the transaction in question.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be a configuration issue where the cash flow types are not set up correctly, leading to conflicts.
  Data Entry Errors: The user may have inadvertently entered the same cash flow type multiple times.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Existing Cash Flow Types: Review the existing cash flow types associated with the transaction. You can do this by navigating to the relevant transaction or report in SAP and