How To Fix FTBBYC139 - A term has already been selected for this credit spread curve structure

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FTBBYC - Messages for DB accesses

• Message number: 139

• Message text: A term has already been selected for this credit spread curve structure

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FTBBYC139 - A term has already been selected for this credit spread curve structure ?

  The SAP error message FTBBYC139 indicates that a term has already been selected for a credit spread curve structure in the system. This typically occurs in the context of financial instruments and risk management, particularly when dealing with credit spreads in SAP Treasury and Risk Management (TRM) or Financial Supply Chain Management (FSCM).
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Selection: The error is usually caused by attempting to select a term (e.g., a specific maturity date or time period) that has already been assigned to another credit spread curve structure.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration of the credit spread curves, leading to conflicts in term assignments.
  Data Entry Errors: Users may inadvertently try to assign the same term to multiple structures without realizing it.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Existing Assignments: Review the existing credit spread curve structures to identify where the term has already been assigned. You can do this by navigating to the relevant transaction codes in SAP (e.g., transaction code for managing credit spread curves).
  Modify or Remove Duplicate Terms: If you find that the term is indeed already assigned, you will need to either modify the existing assignment or remove it before trying to assign it to a new structure.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files related to credit spread curves for guidance on proper configuration and assignment practices.
  User Training: Ensure that users involved in the assignment of terms to credit spread curves are adequately trained to avoid duplicate entries.
  System Configuration Review: If the issue persists, it may be necessary to review the system configuration with your SAP Basis or functional consultant to ensure that the credit spread curve structures are set up correctly.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as FTB1 (for managing credit spread curves) or FTB2 (for displaying credit spread curves).
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message, as they may provide additional insights or patches that could resolve the issue.
  Support: If the problem cannot be resolved internally, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance, providing them with the error message and context for better troubleshooting.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.