How To Fix 64685 - Position indicator for ID no. &1/CoCd &2/sec. acct &3 missing

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 64 - Treasury Management: Securities

• Message number: 685

• Message text: Position indicator for ID no. &1/CoCd &2/sec. acct &3 missing

What causes this issue?

You want to post or simulate posting for corporate action &V4&.

System Response

The corporate action cannot be posted since not all the required
position indicators have been created.

How to fix this error?

Create a securities account position indicator for securities ID number
&V1&, company code &V2&, securities account &V3&. Then post the
corporate action again.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 64685 - Position indicator for ID no. &1/CoCd &2/sec. acct &3 missing ?

  The SAP error message 64685, which states "Position indicator for ID no. &1/CoCd &2/sec. acct &3 missing," typically occurs in the context of financial accounting or controlling modules when there is an issue with the configuration of a secondary account or the position indicator for a specific account.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The position indicator for the specified ID number (ID no. &1), company code (CoCd &2), and secondary account (sec. acct &3) is not defined in the system. This could happen if the account was created without the necessary configuration settings.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the master data for the account, leading to the system being unable to find the required position indicator.
  Incorrect Account Assignment: The account might be incorrectly assigned in the configuration settings, leading to the system not recognizing it.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Account Configuration:
  
  Go to the account master data for the specified secondary account and ensure that the position indicator is correctly defined.
  Use transaction code FS00 to check the account settings and ensure that all necessary fields are filled out correctly.
  
  
  
  Define Position Indicator:
  
  If the position indicator is missing, you may need to define it. This can typically be done in the configuration settings under Financial Accounting (FI) or Controlling (CO) modules.
  Navigate to the relevant configuration path in SPRO (SAP Project Reference Object) to define the position indicator for the account.
  
  
  
  Review Related Settings:
  
  Check if there are any related settings or dependencies that might affect the position indicator. This includes reviewing the account group settings and any related financial statement versions.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on how to configure position indicators for accounts.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, perform a test transaction to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  FS00: Create/Change G/L Account Master Data
  OBY6: Define Company Code
  SPRO: Access the SAP Reference IMG for configuration settings.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to account configurations.
  
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant who specializes in financial accounting within SAP.