How To Fix TM218 - Flow type missing for acc./def. carried forward for capital transfer

TM218 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: TM - Messages for FIMA

• Message number: 218

• Message text: Flow type missing for acc./def. carried forward for capital transfer

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

TM218 - Details

• The SAP error message TM218 ("Flow type missing for acc./def. carried forward for capital transfer") typically occurs in the context of Treasury and Risk Management (TRM) when there is an issue with the configuration of flow types related to capital transfers. This error indicates that the system cannot find a corresponding flow type for the account or definition that is being carried forward.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The flow type required for the capital transfer process is not defined in the system.
  Incorrect Settings: The settings for the flow types in the configuration may not be correctly set up or may be incomplete.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the data related to the capital transfer process, such as missing or incorrect entries in the relevant tables.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Flow Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings in SAP for Treasury Management.
  Navigate to the section where flow types are defined (usually under "Financial Management" -> "Treasury Management"