How To Fix TE158 - Unable to determine cash flow type for flow type &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: TE - Market Risk Management

• Message number: 158

• Message text: Unable to determine cash flow type for flow type &

What causes this issue?

In Risk Management, finance objects have summaraization rules, with
which cash flow types are assigned to the flow type of an object.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Please assign a cash flow type to the summarization rule and the flow
type of the object. You can also globally assign a cash flow type to a
summarization rule (indedpentdent of flow type).

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message TE158 - Unable to determine cash flow type for flow type & ?

  The SAP error message TE158 "Unable to determine cash flow type for flow type &" typically occurs in the context of cash flow management and financial accounting within SAP. This error indicates that the system is unable to map a specific flow type to a corresponding cash flow type, which is necessary for proper cash flow reporting and analysis.
  Causes:
  
  
  Missing Configuration: The cash flow type may not be configured in the system for the specified flow type. This can happen if the necessary mapping between flow types and cash flow types has not been established in the configuration settings.
  
  
  Incorrect Flow Type: The flow type being processed may not be valid or recognized by the system, leading to the inability to determine the cash flow type.
  
  
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies or errors in the master data or transaction data that prevent the system from determining the cash flow type.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the required configuration or data.
  
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Navigate to the configuration settings for cash flow types in SAP (Transaction code: SPRO).
  Ensure that the mapping between flow types and cash flow types is correctly set up. This can typically be found under the Financial Accounting (FI) or Cash Management sections.
  
  
  
  Verify Flow Type:
  
  Check the flow type that is causing the error. Ensure that it is valid and correctly defined in the system.
  You can use transaction codes like OB52 or OBC4 to review flow types and their configurations.
  
  
  
  Review Master Data:
  
  Check the relevant master data (e.g., vendor, customer, GL accounts) to ensure that there are no inconsistencies that could lead to this error.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on cash flow types and flow types to ensure that you are following the correct procedures.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user encountering the error has the necessary authorizations to access the relevant configuration and data.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making any changes, perform tests to ensure that the error no longer occurs and that cash flow reporting functions as expected.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  SPRO: Customizing settings
  OB52: Maintain posting periods
  OBC4: Define flow types
  FBL1N/FBL3N: Display vendor/customer/GL account line items
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message, as they may provide specific fixes or updates.
  
  
  Community Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or support channels for additional insights and solutions from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the TE158 error and implement a solution to resolve it.