How To Fix TPM_PFL020 - Update type for gains/losses related to payment &v1& not defined

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: TPM_PFL - PFL messages

• Message number: 020

• Message text: Update type for gains/losses related to payment &v1& not defined

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message TPM_PFL020 - Update type for gains/losses related to payment &v1& not defined ?

  The SAP error message TPM_PFL020 indicates that there is an issue with the update type for gains and losses related to payments in the Treasury and Risk Management (TRM) module. Specifically, it suggests that the system cannot find a defined update type for the specified payment.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The update type for gains/losses related to the payment might not be configured in the system. This can happen if the necessary settings were not completed during the implementation or if there were changes in the configuration that were not properly updated.
  Incorrect Payment Type: The payment type being processed may not be correctly linked to an update type in the system.
  Custom Development: If there are custom developments or enhancements in the system, they might not be correctly handling the update types for gains/losses.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings in the SAP system for Treasury and Risk Management.
  Navigate to the section where update types for gains/losses are defined (usually under the settings for payment processing).
  Ensure that the update type for the specific payment type (indicated by &v1&) is defined and correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Define Missing Update Type:
  
  If the update type is missing, you will need to create it. This typically involves defining the characteristics of the update type, including how it should handle gains and losses.
  Consult the SAP documentation or your functional consultant for the specific steps to create or modify update types.
  
  
  
  Review Payment Type Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the payment type being processed is correctly set up in the system and is linked to the appropriate update type.
  Check if there are any inconsistencies in the payment type configuration that could lead to this error.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, perform tests to ensure that the error no longer occurs and that the gains/losses are being processed correctly.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error message. There may be patches or updates that can resolve the issue.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like TPM1, TPM2, or TPM3 to access the relevant Treasury and Risk Management settings.
  Documentation: Refer to the SAP Help Portal for detailed documentation on Treasury and Risk Management configuration.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the configuration, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the TPM_PFL020 error message in your SAP system.