How To Fix FTI261 - No Positions exist for Listed Derivatives.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FTI - Treasury Information System

• Message number: 261

• Message text: No Positions exist for Listed Derivatives.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FTI261 - No Positions exist for Listed Derivatives. ?

  The SAP error message FTI261 "No Positions exist for Listed Derivatives" typically occurs in the context of financial transactions involving listed derivatives in SAP's Financial Transaction Management (FTI) module. This error indicates that the system cannot find any positions related to the specified listed derivatives for the transaction you are trying to process.
  Causes:
  
  No Open Positions: There may be no open positions for the specified listed derivatives in the system. This can happen if the derivatives have not been traded or if they have been settled.
  Incorrect Selection Criteria: The selection criteria used to retrieve positions may be incorrect, leading to no results being found.
  Data Synchronization Issues: There may be a delay or issue in data synchronization between the trading system and the SAP system, resulting in missing position data.
  Configuration Issues: The system may not be properly configured to recognize the listed derivatives or their associated positions.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Open Positions: Verify if there are any open positions for the listed derivatives in question. You can do this by checking the relevant transaction or position management reports in SAP.
  Review Selection Criteria: Ensure that the selection criteria you are using to retrieve positions are correct. Double-check the parameters such as date ranges, security identifiers, and other filters.
  Data Refresh: If there are known synchronization issues, consider refreshing the data or running any necessary background jobs to update the position data in SAP.
  Configuration Review: Review the configuration settings for the Financial Transaction Management module to ensure that it is set up correctly to handle listed derivatives.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on handling listed derivatives and related transactions.
  Contact Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with SAP experts for further assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes in SAP for managing derivatives and positions, such as FTR_CREATE, FTR_EDIT, or FTR_DISPLAY.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to FTI261 or listed derivatives that may provide additional insights or patches.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary roles and authorizations to access and manage listed derivatives in the system.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to diagnose and resolve the FTI261 error in SAP.