How To Fix FTR_COEX011 - No default DCS defined for commodity &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FTR_COEX - Commodity Exposures

• Message number: 011

• Message text: No default DCS defined for commodity &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FTR_COEX011 - No default DCS defined for commodity &1 ?

  The SAP error message FTR_COEX011 indicates that there is no default DCS (Default Commodity System) defined for a specific commodity in the system. This error typically arises in the context of commodity management within SAP, particularly when dealing with financial transactions related to commodities.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when the system attempts to process a transaction involving a commodity for which no default DCS has been configured. This can happen due to:
  
  Missing Configuration: The commodity in question has not been assigned a default DCS in the system settings.
  Incorrect Master Data: The master data for the commodity may not be set up correctly, leading to the absence of a default DCS.
  System Migration or Upgrade: If the system has been recently migrated or upgraded, some configurations may not have been carried over properly.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Commodity Master Data:
  
  Navigate to the commodity master data in SAP.
  Verify if the commodity in question has a default DCS assigned. If not, you will need to assign one.
  
  
  
  Define Default DCS:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for commodities in SAP.
  Define a default DCS for the commodity. This can usually be done in the customizing settings under the relevant module (e.g., Commodity Management).
  
  
  
  Review Configuration Settings:
  
  Ensure that all necessary configuration settings related to commodities and DCS are correctly set up.
  Check if there are any specific settings that need to be adjusted for the commodity type you are working with.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for detailed steps on how to configure commodities and DCS settings.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as FTR1 (for managing financial transactions) and FTR_COMMODITY (for commodity management).
  Customizing Path: The customizing path for defining DCS might be found under:
  
  SPRO -> Financial Supply Chain Management -> Treasury and Risk Management -> Commodity Management -> Define Default Commodity System.
  
  
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to commodity master data and configuration settings.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the FTR_COEX011 error and ensure that your commodity transactions can be processed without issues.