How To Fix FTBBYC018 - Cannot assign ref.ent. &1: indicator for usage in curve is not set

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FTBBYC - Messages for DB accesses

• Message number: 018

• Message text: Cannot assign ref.ent. &1: indicator for usage in curve is not set

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FTBBYC018 - Cannot assign ref.ent. &1: indicator for usage in curve is not set ?

  The SAP error message FTBBYC018 indicates that there is an issue with the assignment of a reference entity in the context of a yield curve. Specifically, the error states that the indicator for usage in the curve is not set for the reference entity you are trying to assign.
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that the reference entity you are attempting to use in a yield curve does not have the necessary configuration set to allow it to be used in that context. This typically means that the reference entity is not marked as usable in the yield curve settings.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Reference Entity Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the reference entity in question.
  Ensure that the indicator for usage in the curve is set. This is usually found in the settings related to the financial instrument or reference entity.
  
  
  
  Modify the Reference Entity:
  
  If the indicator is not set, you will need to modify the reference entity to enable it for use in the yield curve.
  This may involve navigating to the relevant transaction code (such as transaction code FTB1 for creating or changing reference entities) and updating the settings.
  
  
  
  Validate Changes:
  
  After making the necessary changes, validate that the reference entity can now be assigned to the yield curve without triggering the error.
  
  
  
  Test the Assignment:
  
  Attempt to assign the reference entity again to ensure that the error has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  FTB1: Create/Change Reference Entity
  FTB2: Display Reference Entity
  FTB3: Manage Yield Curves
  
  
  
  Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help files related to yield curves and reference entities for more detailed information on configuration settings.
  
  
  
  Support:
  
  If you continue to experience issues, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting the SAP Community for additional assistance.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the FTBBYC018 error and successfully assign the reference entity to the yield curve.