How To Fix TRTM_CUSTOMIZING042 - Calculation category for flow type &1 is not empty (offsetting flow)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 042

• Message text: Calculation category for flow type &1 is not empty (offsetting flow)

What causes this issue?

The Customizing check has found that the calculation category field for
flow type &V1& is not empty, although it was assigned as an offsetting
flow.

System Response

The system cannot process incoming payments at two levels using 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</>.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message TRTM_CUSTOMIZING042 - Calculation category for flow type &1 is not empty (offsetting flow) ?

  The SAP error message TRTM_CUSTOMIZING042 indicates that there is an issue with the configuration of flow types in the Treasury and Risk Management (TRM) module. Specifically, it suggests that the calculation category for a specified flow type is not empty, which is causing a conflict when trying to perform certain operations.
  Cause:
  
  Flow Type Configuration: The flow type specified in the error message has a calculation category that is not empty. This means that there are existing settings or entries associated with that flow type that need to be addressed.
  Offsetting Flow: The error is related to an offsetting flow, which typically means that there is a mismatch or an incomplete configuration for the flow type that is supposed to offset another flow type.
  Customizing Settings: The customizing settings for the flow type may not be properly defined, leading to this error when the system attempts to process transactions involving that flow type.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Flow Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the customizing settings for Treasury and Risk Management (Transaction code: SPRO).
  Navigate to the relevant section for flow types and check the configuration for the flow type mentioned in the error message.
  Ensure that the calculation category is correctly defined and that it is appropriate for the intended use of the flow type.
  
  
  
  Clear Calculation Category:
  
  If the calculation category is not needed, you may need to clear it or set it to a default value that is appropriate for your business processes.
  If there are existing entries that are causing the conflict, you may need to delete or modify them.
  
  
  
  Review Related Customizing:
  
  Check if there are any dependencies or related customizing settings that need to be adjusted. This may include checking other flow types that are linked to the one causing the error.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on configuring flow types and calculation categories in the TRM module.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the flow type in a development or test environment to ensure that the error is resolved before moving to production.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SPRO (Customizing), TRM-related transaction codes for managing flow types, and any reporting tools that can help analyze flow type usage.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to TRTM_CUSTOMIZING042 for additional insights or patches that may address known issues.
  User Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed, providing insights or solutions from other users' experiences.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the TRTM_CUSTOMIZING042 error and ensure that your flow type configurations are correctly set up in SAP.