How To Fix FTR_ASSIGNMENT020 - A limit already exists for the &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FTR_ASSIGNMENT - FTR Assignment Management

• Message number: 020

• Message text: A limit already exists for the &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FTR_ASSIGNMENT020 - A limit already exists for the & ?

  The SAP error message FTR_ASSIGNMENT020 indicates that there is an attempt to assign a limit to a financial transaction or object, but a limit already exists for that particular object. This error typically occurs in the context of financial transactions, particularly in the area of Treasury and Risk Management (TRM) or Financial Instruments.
  Cause:
  The error is caused by the following scenarios:
  
  Duplicate Limit Assignment: You are trying to assign a limit to a financial transaction or object that already has an existing limit assigned to it.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be a configuration issue in the limit management settings that allows for multiple assignments of limits to the same object.
  Data Entry Error: The user may have inadvertently attempted to assign a limit that is already in use.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Existing Limits:
  
  Navigate to the relevant transaction or object in SAP and check if a limit is already assigned. You can do this by reviewing the limit management or financial transaction details.
  
  
  
  Review Limit Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the configuration settings for limit management do not allow for multiple limits on the same object. This may involve checking the settings in the customizing transaction (SPRO) related to Treasury and Risk Management.
  
  
  
  Modify or Remove Existing Limit:
  
  If a limit is already assigned and you need to change it, you may need to modify or remove the existing limit before assigning a new one. Ensure that this action complies with your organization's policies.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources related to limit management for any specific guidelines or best practices.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists and you cannot identify the cause, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes in SAP that deal with limit management, such as FTR_CREATE, FTR_DISPLAY, or FTR_CHANGE.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for potential patches or updates that may address the issue.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that the user attempting to assign the limit has the necessary authorizations to perform this action.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.