How To Fix FTR_COMS090 - Side category 'Not Specified' only possible in case of manual entry

FTR_COMS090 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FTR_COMS -

• Message number: 090

• Message text: Side category 'Not Specified' only possible in case of manual entry

What causes this issue?

Side category <ZK>Not Specified </>is not permitted since <ZK>Swap
Symmetrie</> or <ZK>Multiple Flow Generation </>has been enabled.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Select either a different transaction type, or change the settings in
the Customizing activity
<DS:SIMG.GART_DEFINITION_DE>Define Transaction Types</> accordingy.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FTR_COMS090 - Side category 'Not Specified' only possible in case of manual entry ?

  The SAP error message FTR_COMS090 typically occurs in the context of financial transactions, particularly when dealing with financial instruments in the SAP system. This error indicates that the side category for a transaction is not specified, and it is only permissible to leave it unspecified when the entry is made manually.
  
  Cause:
  The error arises when:
  
  A transaction is being processed (such as a financial instrument transaction) and the system expects a side category (like "Buy" or "Sell") to be specified.
  The transaction is being created or modified through an automated process (like a batch job or an interface) that does not provide a side category.
  The system settings or configuration do not allow for the side category to be left unspecified in automated entries.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Manual Entry: If you are entering the transaction manually, ensure that you specify the side category correctly. This is the simplest solution