How To Fix 65236 - Cannot delete exchange because it is used by a position

65236 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 65 - Securities class data

• Message number: 236

• Message text: Cannot delete exchange because it is used by a position

What causes this issue?

The valid-from date for the SPPI classification already exists.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Enter a different valid-from date for the SPPI classification or change
the SPPI test value for the existing valid-from date.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 65236 - Cannot delete exchange because it is used by a position ?

  The SAP error message 65236, "Cannot delete exchange because it is used by a position," typically occurs in the context of managing positions and exchanges in SAP, particularly in modules related to finance, controlling, or project management. This error indicates that the exchange you are trying to delete is currently linked to a position, which prevents its deletion.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Active Linkage: The exchange you are attempting to delete is actively linked to one or more positions in the system. This linkage could be due to various reasons, such as:
  
  The exchange is part of a contract or agreement that is still active.
  The exchange is referenced in a financial transaction or report.
  There are open commitments or postings associated with the exchange.
  
  
  
  Data Integrity: SAP enforces data integrity rules to ensure that deleting an exchange does not lead to inconsistencies in the data. If the exchange is in use, the system will prevent its deletion.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve