How To Fix TRTM_CUSTOMIZING018 - No flow type defined for flow category &1, indicator &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: TRTM_CUSTOMIZING - Consistency Check in Customizing by TR-TM

• Message number: 018

• Message text: No flow type defined for flow category &1, indicator &2

What causes this issue?

The Customizing check has found that no flow type has been defined for
flow category &V1&, debit/credit indicator &V2&.

System Response

No securities account transfers can be performed with these settings.

How to fix this error?

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Procedure for System Administrators

Check the settings for the flow types in Customizing by choosing
<DS:SIMG.SIMG_CFMENUFWMCFZCT>Define Flow Types</>.
For the securities account transfer flow types (debit and/or credit)
are required for the following flow categories:

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

SD (C)
AD (D)
XA11 (D+C)
XA12 (D+C)
XD11 (D+C)
XD12 (D+C)
If you manage costs exclusively, flow types (debit and credit) are also
required for the following flow categories:
XE11 (D+C)
XE12 (D+C)
XF11 (D+C)
XF12 (D+C)
Define the missing flow type.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message TRTM_CUSTOMIZING018 - No flow type defined for flow category &1, indicator &2 ?

  The SAP error message TRTM_CUSTOMIZING018 indicates that there is no flow type defined for a specific flow category and indicator in the system. This error typically arises in the context of Treasury and Risk Management (TRM) or Financial Supply Chain Management (FSCM) modules, where flow types are used to categorize financial transactions.
  Cause:
  The error is caused by one of the following reasons:
  
  Missing Configuration: The flow type for the specified flow category and indicator has not been defined in the system.
  Incorrect Customization: There may be an issue with the customization settings where the flow type is either incorrectly assigned or not assigned at all.
  Data Entry Error: The flow category or indicator being referenced may be incorrect or not exist in the system.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the customizing settings in SAP (Transaction code: SPRO).
  Navigate to the relevant section for Treasury and Risk Management or Financial Supply Chain Management.
  Look for the configuration related to flow types and ensure that the flow type for the specified flow category and indicator is defined.
  
  
  
  Define Flow Type:
  
  If the flow type is missing, you will need to create it. This can typically be done in the customizing settings under the relevant section for flow types.
  Ensure that you correctly assign the flow category and indicator to the new flow type.
  
  
  
  Verify Data:
  
  Check the data entry where the error occurred. Ensure that the flow category and indicator being used are correct and exist in the system.
  If necessary, consult with your functional team to confirm the correct values.
  
  
  
  Transport Changes:
  
  If you made changes in a development environment, ensure that these changes are transported to the quality and production environments.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, perform tests to ensure that the error no longer occurs and that the flow types are functioning as expected.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SPRO (Customizing), OBB8 (Define Flow Types), and others related to Treasury and Risk Management.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on flow types and their configuration.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the TRTM_CUSTOMIZING018 error and ensure that your flow types are correctly configured in the SAP system.