How To Fix 64171 - Nominal value must be smaller than or equal to the nom. trading unit

64171 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 64 - Treasury Management: Securities

• Message number: 171

• Message text: Nominal value must be smaller than or equal to the nom. trading unit

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 64171 - Nominal value must be smaller than or equal to the nom. trading unit ?

  The SAP error message 64171, which states "Nominal value must be smaller than or equal to the nom. trading unit," typically occurs in the context of financial transactions, particularly when dealing with securities or trading units in SAP's Financial Accounting (FI) or Treasury modules. This error indicates that the nominal value you are trying to enter exceeds the allowed nominal trading unit.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Nominal Value: The nominal value you are trying to enter for a financial instrument or security is greater than the defined nominal trading unit.
  
  Configuration Issues: The trading unit may not be set up correctly in the system, or the nominal value may not align with the expected values defined in the system.
  Data Entry Error: There may be a simple data entry mistake where the user has input a value that is not compliant with the system's requirements.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Nominal Value: Review the nominal value you are trying to enter