How To Fix TRTM_CUSTOMIZING044 - Posting category for flow type &1 is &2, should however be 51

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 044

• Message text: Posting category for flow type &1 is &2, should however be 51

What causes this issue?

The Customizing check has found that the posting category has been
defined as &V2& for flow type &V1&. However, it should be 51.

System Response

INCLUDE UNUSUAL_SETTING OBJECT DOKU ID TX LANGUAGE EN

How to fix this error?

INCLUDE NA_SYSADMIN1 OBJECT DOKU ID TX LANGUAGE EN

Procedure for System Administrators

Check the settings for the general ledger update in Customizing by
choosing <DS:SIMG.SIMG_CFMENUFWMCFWZA>Define Account Determination</>.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message TRTM_CUSTOMIZING044 - Posting category for flow type &1 is &2, should however be 51 ?

  The SAP error message TRTM_CUSTOMIZING044 indicates that there is a mismatch in the posting category for a specific flow type in the Treasury and Risk Management (TRM) module. Specifically, the error states that the posting category for the flow type (represented by &1) is currently set to &2, but it should be set to 51.
  Cause:
  This error typically arises due to incorrect configuration settings in the system. The posting category is crucial for determining how financial transactions are recorded in the general ledger. In this case, the flow type is expected to have a specific posting category (51), which is usually associated with certain types of transactions, such as cash flows or financial instruments.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to check and correct the configuration for the flow type in question. Here are the steps you can follow:
  
  
  Identify the Flow Type: Determine which flow type is causing the error by looking at the error message (the value of &1).
  
  
  Access Customizing Settings:
  
  Go to the SAP Easy Access screen.
  Navigate to the customizing settings for Treasury and Risk Management. This is usually found under:
  SPRO -> Financial Supply Chain Management -> Treasury and Risk Management -> Basic Settings -> Define Flow Types
  
  
  
  
  Check Posting Category:
  
  Find the flow type that corresponds to the one mentioned in the error message.
  Check the current posting category assigned to this flow type.
  
  
  
  Change Posting Category:
  
  If the posting category is not set to 51, change it to 51 as required.
  Save your changes.
  
  
  
  Test the Transaction: After making the changes, try to execute the transaction again that previously resulted in the error to ensure that the issue is resolved.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Flow Types: Flow types in SAP TRM are used to categorize different types of cash flows and financial transactions. Each flow type can have specific settings that determine how they are processed and reported.
  Posting Categories: Posting categories define how transactions are posted to the general ledger. Different posting categories can affect the financial reporting and accounting treatment of transactions.
  Documentation: It may be helpful to refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP functional consultant for detailed guidance on configuring flow types and posting categories.
  
  If the issue persists after making the necessary changes, consider checking for any additional configuration settings or consulting with your SAP support team for further assistance.