How To Fix 6Z112 - Several security prices exist; exchange determined at random

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 6Z - Message Class for Error Log of Rate/Price Valuation

• Message number: 112

• Message text: Several security prices exist; exchange determined at random

What causes this issue?

There are several security prices on this valuation key date. Since you
have not selected an exchange in the position indicator, the system
determined the exchange at random for valuation.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 6Z112 - Several security prices exist; exchange determined at random ?

  The SAP error message 6Z112 ("Several security prices exist; exchange determined at random") typically occurs in the context of financial transactions involving securities, particularly when there are multiple price entries for a security on a given date. This can lead to ambiguity in determining which price should be used for a transaction, and as a result, SAP randomly selects one of the available prices.
  Cause:
  
  
  Multiple Prices: The primary cause of this error is that there are multiple price records for the same security on the same date in the system. This can happen due to:
  
  Different sources of price data being imported into the system.
  Manual entries of prices that have not been consolidated.
  Price updates that have not been properly managed or cleaned up.
  
  
  
  Data Integrity Issues: There may be issues with data integrity, such as duplicate entries or incorrect price records.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Price Records:
  
  Go to the relevant transaction or report in SAP that allows you to view security prices (e.g., transaction code Securities Master Data).
  Look for the specific security that is causing the error and check the price records for the date in question.
  
  
  
  Consolidate Prices:
  
  If there are multiple prices for the same date, determine which price is the correct one to use. You may need to consult with your finance or treasury department to understand which price should be applied.
  Delete or adjust the unnecessary or incorrect price records to ensure that only one valid price exists for that date.
  
  
  
  Data Maintenance:
  
  Implement regular data maintenance procedures to prevent the accumulation of duplicate or incorrect price records in the future.
  Consider setting up validation rules or alerts for price entries to catch potential issues early.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for any specific configurations or settings that may affect how security prices are managed.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, test the transaction again to ensure that the error no longer occurs and that the correct price is being used.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SE38 (for running reports), Securities Master Data (to view and manage security prices), and SE11 (to check table structures).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  User Roles: Ensure that users responsible for entering or managing security prices have the appropriate roles and permissions to maintain data integrity.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and prevent it from occurring in the future.