How To Fix TRTM_CUSTOMIZING097 - 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: 097

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

What causes this issue?

No flow type has been defined with flow category &V1&, credit/debit
indicator &V2&.

System Response

The system cannot perform amortization using the gross procedure.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message TRTM_CUSTOMIZING097 - No flow type defined for flow category &1, indicator &2 ?

  The SAP error message TRTM_CUSTOMIZING097 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 occurs when:
  
  A flow category and indicator combination is referenced in a transaction or configuration, but there is no corresponding flow type defined in the system.
  The configuration for flow types may be incomplete or missing in the customizing settings.
  There may be a mismatch between the expected flow category/indicator and what is defined in the system.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Customizing Settings:
  
  Go to the customizing transaction (SPRO) and 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 category and indicator in question are properly 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 assign the correct flow category and indicator to the new flow type.
  
  
  
  Review Documentation:
  
  Check the SAP documentation or help files for guidance on the specific flow category and indicator you are working with. This can provide insights into what flow types are expected.
  
  
  
  Transport Requests:
  
  If you are working in a development environment, ensure that any changes made are transported to the production environment correctly.
  
  
  
  Consult with Functional Team:
  
  If you are unsure about the correct flow type to define, consult with your functional team or SAP consultant who specializes in Treasury and Risk Management.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like SPRO for customizing, OB52 for fiscal year variant settings, or FBL1N for vendor line items to investigate further.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional context.
  Testing: After making changes, perform testing to ensure that the error is resolved and that the flow type behaves as expected in transactions.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.