How To Fix TRS0823 - Transfer Custom.: Flow (&1, &2) contains new flow category "ME"

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: TRS0 - Messages for Reconciliation

• Message number: 823

• Message text: Transfer Custom.: Flow (&1, &2) contains new flow category "ME"

What causes this issue?

The manually entered flow (daybook &V1&, flow category &V2&) contains
the new flow category "ME", as flow category &V2& is not intended for
flows that have been manually entered.

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?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message TRS0823 - Transfer Custom.: Flow (&1, &2) contains new flow category "ME" ?

  The SAP error message TRS0823 indicates that there is an issue with a transfer custom flow in the system. Specifically, the error message states that the flow contains a new flow category "ME" that is not recognized or not properly configured in the system.
  Cause:
  
  New Flow Category: The flow category "ME" is likely a new or custom flow category that has been introduced but not properly defined or activated in the system.
  Configuration Issues: There may be missing configuration settings related to the new flow category in the relevant customizing settings.
  Data Inconsistencies: The data being transferred may not align with the expected formats or categories defined in the system.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the relevant customizing transaction (usually in SPRO) and check the settings for flow categories.
  Ensure that the flow category "ME" is defined and configured correctly.
  
  
  
  Update Transfer Customization:
  
  If "ME" is a new flow category that you want to use, ensure that it is included in the transfer customization settings.
  If it is not needed, you may need to remove or replace it with a valid flow category.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review any documentation or release notes related to the introduction of the "ME" flow category to understand its purpose and how it should be configured.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, perform a test transfer to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance, especially if this is related to a new feature or update.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like SPRO (Customizing), SE11 (Data Dictionary), or SE80 (Object Navigator) to check configurations and definitions.
  SAP Notes: Look for relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide guidance on the new flow category.
  Community Forums: Check SAP Community forums or other user groups for discussions related to this error, as other users may have encountered and resolved similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the TRS0823 error and implement a solution to resolve it.