How To Fix RECERA003 - No reference flow type is defined for &2 for flow type &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RECERA - RE: Rental Accounting CE (RE Accounting Integration)

• Message number: 003

• Message text: No reference flow type is defined for &2 for flow type &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RECERA003 - No reference flow type is defined for &2 for flow type &1 ?

  The SAP error message RECERA003 indicates that there is no reference flow type defined for a specific flow type in the context of the SAP system, particularly in the area of financial accounting or controlling. This error typically arises when the system is trying to process a transaction or a report that requires a reference flow type, but it cannot find the necessary configuration.
  Cause:
  The error can occur due to several reasons:
  
  Missing Configuration: The reference flow type has not been defined in the system for the specified flow type.
  Incorrect Flow Type: The flow type being used may not be valid or may not have been set up correctly in the system.
  Data Entry Error: There may be a mistake in the data entry where the flow type is specified incorrectly.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for flow types in the SAP system. This is usually found in the Financial Accounting (FI) or Controlling (CO) module.
  Navigate to the relevant configuration path, typically under Financial Accounting (FI) > General Ledger Accounting > Business Transactions > Document Splitting > Define Flow Types.
  Ensure that the reference flow type is defined for the specified flow type.
  
  
  
  Define Reference Flow Type:
  
  If the reference flow type is missing, you will need to create it. This involves defining the flow type and linking it to the appropriate reference flow type.
  Make sure to save your changes and transport them if necessary.
  
  
  
  Validate Flow Type:
  
  Check if the flow type you are using is valid and correctly set up. You can do this by reviewing the flow type settings in the configuration.
  
  
  
  Test the Changes:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the transaction or report again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about the configuration, refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for guidance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like OBY6 (for document splitting) or SPRO (to access the configuration menu) to navigate to the relevant settings.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional guidance on configuring flow types.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to the configuration settings.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the RECERA003 error and ensure that the necessary flow types are correctly defined in your SAP system.