How To Fix FTR0438 - Counterconfirmation possible for transaction &1/&2 (activity &3)

FTR0438 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FTR0 - Treasury: Financial Transaction

• Message number: 438

• Message text: Counterconfirmation possible for transaction &1/&2 (activity &3)

What causes this issue?

For transaction &V1& (company code: &V2&) a status-relevant
correspondence data record is a potential candidate for an incoming
confirmation/counterconfirmation in activity &V3&.
The correspondence status of this data record is: <ZH>&V4&</>.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FTR0438 - Counterconfirmation possible for transaction &1/&2 (activity &3) ?

  The SAP error message FTR0438 indicates that a counterconfirmation is possible for a specific transaction in the context of financial transactions, particularly in the area of treasury and risk management. This message typically arises when there is a need to reverse or counter a previous confirmation related to a financial transaction.
  
  Cause:
  The error message FTR0438 can occur due to several reasons:
  
  Transaction Status: The transaction you are trying to confirm may have a status that allows for counterconfirmation. This means that the system recognizes that a reversal or adjustment is possible.
  Incorrect Process Flow: The user may be attempting to confirm a transaction that has already been confirmed or processed in a way that does not align with the expected workflow.
  Missing Data: Required data or parameters for the transaction may be missing or incorrectly entered, leading the system to prompt for a counterconfirmation.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the FTR0438 error, you can take the following steps:
  
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