Define Flow Types in SAP

In this SAP Basis tutorial, the user will learn step-by-step the process to define Flow Types in the SAP system with the proper screenshots.

What are Flow Types in SAP?

The SAP Flow types are categorized as "forecast" or "actual". The flow type classifies a flow in the cash flow therefore a flow causes a change in an accounting item (such as position item, expense/ revenue, etc).

How to Define Flow Types in SAP?

Please follow the steps below to define the flow types in the SAP system:

Enter t-code SPRO in the SAP command field and Run it.

Now on Customizing: Execute Project click the SAP Reference IMG button.

Next, go to the following SAP menu path:

SPRO > SAP Reference IMG > Planning and Consolidation > Logistic General > Reel Calculation > Define Result Category

On the Change View "Flow Types": Overview screen, you will see the list of the previously defined flow types on your SAP system.

Next click on the New Entries button to define a new Flow Types in your SAP system.

Now, provide the following details for the new Flow types as shown below:

Once all the details are entered click the Save button to save the new configuration for flow types.

Next, select your Customization Request id and press Enter to proceed.

A message Data was saved will be displayed on the bottom of your screen.

You have successfully defined a new Flow Type STEC in your SAP system.