How To Fix J2502 - &4 Flow type & not permitted

J2502 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 502

• Message text: &4 Flow type & not permitted

What causes this issue?

You attempted to transfer a position flow via external data transfer.
An invalid flow type was used.

System Response

The data record has been marked as containing errors.

How to fix this error?

The flow type has to be assigned one of the following flow categories
in Customizing:
'AD' : Capital transfer posting - addition
'SD' : Capital transfer posting - reduction
'AKM' : KAPMA position addition
'SKM' : KAPMA position reduction

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

J2502 - Details

• The SAP error message J2502, which states "Flow type &4 not permitted," typically occurs in the context of the SAP Controlling (CO) module, particularly when dealing with internal orders, cost centers, or other controlling objects. This error indicates that the specified flow type is not allowed for the operation you are trying to perform.
  
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Flow Type: The flow type you are trying to use is not defined or is not permitted for the specific transaction or context.
  
  Configuration Issues: The flow type may not be configured correctly in the system, or it may not be assigned to the relevant controlling area or object.
  Transaction Type Restrictions: Certain transactions may have restrictions on which flow types can be used, leading to this error.
  Master Data Issues: The master data for the cost center, internal order, or other controlling objects may not be set up to allow the specified flow type.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Flow Type Configuration:
  
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