How To Fix /BA1/F4_VOLA038 - Only volatility types of the category "Price Volatility" are permitted

/BA1/F4_VOLA038 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /BA1/F4_VOLA -

• Message number: 038

• Message text: Only volatility types of the category "Price Volatility" are permitted

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /BA1/F4_VOLA038 - Only volatility types of the category "Price Volatility" are permitted ?

  The SAP error message /BA1/F4_VOLA038 indicates that there is an issue with the volatility type being used in a specific context, particularly in relation to "Price Volatility." This error typically arises in the context of financial instruments or derivatives where volatility types are categorized, and the system expects a specific type of volatility to be used.
  
  Cause:
  The error occurs when:
  
  You are trying to use a volatility type that does not belong to the "Price Volatility" category.
  The configuration or settings in the system do not allow for the selected volatility type in the context you are working in.
  There may be a mismatch between the expected volatility type and what is being provided in the transaction or report.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Volatility Type: Ensure that the volatility type you are trying to use is indeed categorized under "Price Volatility." You can do this by checking the configuration