How To Fix TM217 - Flow type missing for extraordinary writeback of acc./def. items

TM217 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: TM - Messages for FIMA

• Message number: 217

• Message text: Flow type missing for extraordinary writeback of acc./def. items

What causes this issue?

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

System Response

How to fix this error?

Assign a corresponding accrual/deferral flow type to the flow type to
be accrued/deferred &V1&.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message TM217 - Flow type missing for extraordinary writeback of acc./def. items ?

  The SAP error message TM217, which states "Flow type missing for extraordinary writeback of acc./def. items," typically occurs in the context of Treasury and Risk Management (TRM) when dealing with extraordinary writebacks for accruals and deferrals. This error indicates that the system is unable to find a flow type that is necessary for processing the extraordinary writeback of these items.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The primary cause of this error is often related to missing or incorrect configuration in the flow types for extraordinary writebacks in the system.
  Customizing Settings: The flow types for accruals and deferrals may not have been properly defined in the customizing settings of the SAP system.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies or missing entries in the relevant tables that manage flow types and their associations with financial transactions.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the TM217 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Flow Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the customizing transaction (SPRO) and navigate to the