How To Fix TRTM_CUSTOMIZING041 - Flow type &1: Offsetting flow &2 does not have the same flow category

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 041

• Message text: Flow type &1: Offsetting flow &2 does not have the same flow category

What causes this issue?

The Customizing check has found that offsetting flow &V2& was assigned
to flow type &V1&. The offsetting flow, however, has a different flow
category.

System Response

The system cannot process incoming payments at two levels using these
settings.

How to fix this error?

INCLUDE NA_SYSADMIN1 OBJECT DOKU ID TX LANGUAGE EN

Procedure for System Administrators

Check the settings for the flow types in Customizing by choosing
<DS:SIMG.SIMG_CFMENUFWMCFZBB>Assign Offsetting Flow for Generating
Incoming Payments</>.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message TRTM_CUSTOMIZING041 - Flow type &1: Offsetting flow &2 does not have the same flow category ?

  The SAP error message TRTM_CUSTOMIZING041 indicates that there is a mismatch in the flow categories between a specified flow type and its corresponding offsetting flow. This error typically arises in the context of Treasury and Risk Management (TRM) when configuring flow types for financial transactions.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when:
  
  The flow type specified (denoted as &1) and its offsetting flow (denoted as &2) are not aligned in terms of their flow categories. Each flow type in SAP is assigned a flow category that defines its characteristics and behavior in financial transactions.
  For example, if the flow type is categorized as a cash flow, its offsetting flow must also be categorized as a cash flow. If they belong to different categories (e.g., one is a cash flow and the other is an accrual flow), this error will be triggered.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Flow Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for flow types in the SAP system (Transaction code: SPRO).
  Navigate to the relevant section for Treasury and Risk Management and locate the configuration for flow types.
  Verify the flow category assigned to both the specified flow type and its offsetting flow.
  
  
  
  Align Flow Categories:
  
  If you find that the flow categories do not match, you will need to either:
  
  Change the flow category of one of the flow types to ensure they are consistent.
  Create a new flow type with the correct flow category if necessary.
  
  
  
  
  
  Test the Configuration:
  
  After making the necessary adjustments, test the configuration by executing a transaction that uses the flow types in question to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources related to Treasury and Risk Management for additional guidance on flow types and their configurations.
  
  
  
  Seek Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert who specializes in Treasury and Risk Management.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Flow Types: These are used to categorize different types of financial transactions in SAP. Each flow type has specific characteristics and is used for reporting and analysis.
  Flow Categories: These define the nature of the flow type, such as cash flow, accrual flow, etc. It is crucial for ensuring that financial transactions are processed correctly.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional insights into configuration best practices.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and correct the configuration issue causing the TRTM_CUSTOMIZING041 error.