How To Fix 64153 - Specify category of corporate action

64153 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 64 - Treasury Management: Securities

• Message number: 153

• Message text: Specify category of corporate action

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 64153 - Specify category of corporate action ?

  The SAP error message 64153, "Specify category of corporate action," typically occurs in the context of financial transactions, particularly when dealing with corporate actions such as dividends, stock splits, mergers, or other events that affect the ownership or value of securities.
  
  Cause:
  This error usually arises when a user attempts to process a corporate action without specifying the required category. The system needs to know the type of corporate action being processed to apply the correct rules and calculations. The absence of this information can lead to confusion and incorrect processing of financial data.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you should follow these steps:
  
  
  Identify the Transaction: Determine which transaction or process you were attempting to execute when the error occurred.
  
  
  Specify the Corporate Action Category:
  
  Navigate to the relevant screen where you are entering the corporate action details.
  Look for a field labeled "Corporate Action Category" or similar.
  Select the appropriate category from the available options. Common categories