How To Fix TRTM_CUSTOMIZING071 - Incoming payment assigned flow type &1 with invalid flow category &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 071

• Message text: Incoming payment assigned flow type &1 with invalid flow category &2

What causes this issue?

The Customizing check has found that flow type &V1& has been assigned
to the incoming payments application function with flow category &V2&.

System Response

The system cannot work using these settings.

How to fix this error?

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

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_CFMENUFWMCFZCT>Define Flow Types</>.
You are only permitted to use flow types with the following flow
categories for the incoming payments function:
TZ
TD
TDB
TDA
TTEN
XN
KT
KTR
KN
KA
ME
In exceptional cases, the following flow categories are also permitted:
EAAR
X28.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message TRTM_CUSTOMIZING071 - Incoming payment assigned flow type &1 with invalid flow category &2 ?

  The SAP error message TRTM_CUSTOMIZING071 indicates that there is an issue with the configuration of flow types and flow categories in the context of incoming payments. Specifically, it suggests that an incoming payment has been assigned a flow type that is linked to an invalid flow category.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Flow Type Configuration: The flow type assigned to the incoming payment does not correspond to a valid flow category in the system. This can happen if the flow type has been incorrectly configured or if it has been deleted or modified in a way that makes it incompatible with the expected flow category.
  Customizing Settings: The customizing settings for the flow types and flow categories may not be properly aligned. This can occur if changes were made to the configuration without ensuring that all related settings are consistent.
  Data Entry Errors: There may be a data entry error where an incorrect flow type is being used for the incoming payment.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Flow Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code OBPM1 (or the relevant customizing transaction) to review the configuration of flow types.
  Ensure that the flow type assigned to the incoming payment is valid and correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Verify Flow Categories:
  
  Use transaction code OBPM2 to check the flow categories associated with the flow types.
  Make sure that the flow type in question is linked to a valid flow category.
  
  
  
  Adjust Customizing Settings:
  
  If there are discrepancies in the customizing settings, adjust them to ensure that all flow types and flow categories are correctly defined and aligned.
  
  
  
  Review Incoming Payment Data:
  
  Check the incoming payment document to ensure that the correct flow type is being used. If necessary, correct the flow type in the payment document.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for guidance on configuring flow types and flow categories, as well as best practices for managing incoming payments.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary adjustments, test the incoming payment process again to ensure that the error does not reoccur.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Flow Types and Flow Categories: These are part of the financial transaction management in SAP, where flow types define the nature of the financial transaction, and flow categories classify these transactions for reporting and analysis.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as OBPM1, OBPM2, and others related to payment processing and financial transaction management.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for additional insights or patches that may address known issues.
  
  If the problem persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or reach out to SAP support for further assistance.