How To Fix J2266 - &4 Type 2 cash flow disturbance is not permitted

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 266

• Message text: &4 Type 2 cash flow disturbance is not permitted

What causes this issue?

A problem occured while analyzing the class II cash flow disturbance.
The disturbance is not valid.
This could have been caused by the following problems:
- The entry data is not complete.
- The disturbance date is earlier than the original date of the
payment.
- The disturbed cash flow was already rescheduled (for example,
a cash flow disturbance type I).

System Response

The type II cash flow disturbance can not be processed.

How to fix this error?

Check the entry data and make any necessary adjustments.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message J2266 - &4 Type 2 cash flow disturbance is not permitted ?

  The SAP error message J2266, which states "Type 2 cash flow disturbance is not permitted," typically occurs in the context of cash flow management and financial accounting within SAP. This error is related to the handling of cash flow types and their associated disturbances, particularly in the context of cash flow planning and reporting.
  Cause:
  The error is generally caused by one of the following issues:
  
  
  Incorrect Cash Flow Type: The cash flow type being used is not configured to allow disturbances of type 2. Type 2 disturbances are typically used for specific adjustments or corrections in cash flow planning.
  
  
  Configuration Issues: The cash flow types and their associated settings in the configuration may not be set up correctly. This includes settings in the Cash Management module (such as the configuration of cash flow types in transaction code OBC4).
  
  
  Data Entry Errors: There may be errors in the data entry process, such as incorrect postings or entries that do not comply with the expected cash flow type rules.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Cash Flow Type Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction code OBC4 (or the relevant configuration transaction) to review the configuration of cash flow types.
  Ensure that the cash flow type you are using is correctly set up to allow type 2 disturbances.
  
  
  
  Review the Cash Flow Document:
  
  Check the document or transaction that triggered the error. Ensure that all entries are correct and comply with the expected cash flow type rules.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources related to cash flow management to understand the specific requirements for cash flow types and disturbances.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the configuration and data entries, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance. They may provide insights specific to your system configuration or version.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Cash Flow Management: Understanding how cash flow types work in SAP is crucial. Familiarize yourself with the different types of cash flow disturbances and their implications.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as OBC4 (for cash flow type configuration) and others related to cash management.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to cash flow disturbances and error J2266, as there may be specific patches or updates that address known issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.