How To Fix TE164 - No cash flow indicator was assigned to update type &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: TE - Market Risk Management

• Message number: 164

• Message text: No cash flow indicator was assigned to update type &

What causes this issue?

No cash flow indicator was assigned to update type &V1&.

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?

Assign the cash flow indicator to the update type in the Customizing
activity <DS:SIMG._JBRUPDTYPECF>Assign Cash Flow Indicator for
Securities with Update Types</>.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message TE164 - No cash flow indicator was assigned to update type & ?

  The SAP error message TE164 "No cash flow indicator was assigned to update type &" typically occurs in the context of cash flow management and financial accounting within SAP. This error indicates that the system is unable to find a cash flow indicator associated with a specific update type, which is necessary for processing cash flow statements or reports.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The most common cause of this error is that the cash flow indicator has not been assigned to the relevant update type in the configuration settings.
  Incorrect Update Type: The update type being used may not be correctly defined or may not correspond to any cash flow indicator.
  Data Entry Issues: There may be issues with the data entry where the update type is incorrectly specified in the transaction or report being executed.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the TE164 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP Customizing Implementation Guide (IMG) and navigate to the relevant section for cash flow management.
  Look for the configuration settings related to cash flow indicators and update types.
  Ensure that the cash flow indicator is correctly assigned to the update type in question.
  
  
  
  Assign Cash Flow Indicator:
  
  If the cash flow indicator is missing, you will need to create or assign a cash flow indicator to the update type.
  This can typically be done in the following path: 
  
  Financial Accounting (FI) > Financial Accounting Global Settings > Cash Flow Statement > Define Cash Flow Indicators.
  
  
  Here, you can create a new cash flow indicator or modify an existing one to ensure it is linked to the correct update type.
  
  
  
  Review Update Types:
  
  Check the update types being used in your transactions or reports. Ensure that they are valid and correspond to the cash flow indicators defined in the system.
  
  
  
  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 steps, refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP functional consultant for guidance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like OB58 (for defining cash flow indicators) or OBD2 (for defining update types) to access the relevant configuration settings.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance on cash flow configuration.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes in the configuration settings.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the TE164 error and ensure that your cash flow reporting functions correctly.