How To Fix FTBBYC017 - Ref.Ent. &1 is to be used in spread curve: maintain curve structures

FTBBYC017 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FTBBYC - Messages for DB accesses

• Message number: 017

• Message text: Ref.Ent. &1 is to be used in spread curve: maintain curve structures

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FTBBYC017 - Ref.Ent. &1 is to be used in spread curve: maintain curve structures ?

  The SAP error message FTBBYC017 indicates that there is an issue with the reference entity in a spread curve. Specifically, it suggests that the reference entity (&1) is not properly maintained in the curve structures, which is necessary for the system to process the spread curve correctly.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Reference Entity: The reference entity specified in the error message is not defined in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The curve structure may not be set up correctly, or the reference entity may not be linked to the appropriate curve.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data related to the reference entity or the curve structure.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Maintain Curve Structures:
  
  Go to the transaction code related to curve maintenance (e.g., TCURV or FTB1).
  Check if the reference entity is defined in the curve structure.
  If it is missing, you will need to create or maintain the curve structure to include the reference entity.
  
  
  
  Check Reference Entity:
  
  Ensure that the reference entity