How To Fix T1173 - Transaction cannot be created without flow type for purchase/sale flow


T1173 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: T1 - Financial instruments

  • Message number: 173

  • Message text: Transaction cannot be created without flow type for purchase/sale flow

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  • What is the cause and solution for SAP error message T1173 - Transaction cannot be created without flow type for purchase/sale flow ?
    The SAP error message T1173, which states "Transaction cannot be created without flow type for purchase/sale flow," typically occurs in the context of financial transactions, particularly in the area of Treasury and Risk Management or in the context of Financial Accounting (FI) and Controlling (CO). This error indicates that the system is unable to process a transaction because it lacks a defined flow type for the purchase or sale flow.
    
    Cause: Missing Flow Type: The primary cause of this error is that the transaction you are trying to create does not have an associated flow type. Flow types are used in SAP to categorize financial transactions and are essential for proper accounting and reporting.
    Configuration Issues: There may be a configuration issue in the system where the flow types for the relevant transaction types have not been defined or are incorrectly set up. Transaction Type Not Supported: The transaction type you are trying to

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