How To Fix FTOE_CORE027 - Characteristic &1 is not differentiating for exposure position type &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FTOE_CORE -

• Message number: 027

• Message text: Characteristic &1 is not differentiating for exposure position type &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FTOE_CORE027 - Characteristic &1 is not differentiating for exposure position type &2 ?

  The SAP error message FTOE_CORE027 indicates that a specific characteristic (denoted as &1) is not differentiating for a given exposure position type (denoted as &2). This error typically arises in the context of Financial Transaction Management (FTM) or Treasury and Risk Management (TRM) modules, where exposure positions are evaluated based on certain characteristics.
  Cause:
  
  Non-Differentiating Characteristic: The characteristic specified in the error message is not set up to differentiate between different exposure position types. This means that the system does not recognize the characteristic as a valid differentiator for the specified position type.
  Configuration Issues: There may be a configuration issue in the system where the characteristic is not properly assigned or defined for the exposure position type in question.
  Data Integrity Issues: There could be inconsistencies or missing data in the master data or configuration settings that lead to this error.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the exposure position types and verify that the characteristic in question is correctly defined as a differentiating characteristic for the specified position type.
  Ensure that the characteristic is included in the relevant configuration tables or settings.
  
  
  
  Review Characteristic Assignment:
  
  Check if the characteristic is assigned to the correct exposure position type. If not, you may need to reassign it or create a new characteristic that can differentiate the position type.
  
  
  
  Data Validation:
  
  Validate the data associated with the exposure position type and the characteristic. Ensure that all necessary data is present and correctly formatted.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidelines on configuring differentiating characteristics for exposure position types.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, perform tests to ensure that the error no longer occurs and that the system behaves as expected.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance on configuration.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with transaction codes related to exposure management and characteristic configuration, such as FTI1, FTI2, or FTI3.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the configuration and data, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.