How To Fix FTR_FORWARDS021 - Repo calculation date must be after the spot calculation date

FTR_FORWARDS021 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FTR_FORWARDS - Messages for Forwards and Futures

• Message number: 021

• Message text: Repo calculation date must be after the spot calculation date

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FTR_FORWARDS021 - Repo calculation date must be after the spot calculation date ?

  The SAP error message FTR_FORWARDS021 indicates that there is an issue with the dates used in a forward transaction. Specifically, the error states that the "repo calculation date must be after the spot calculation date." This typically occurs in the context of financial transactions involving repos (repurchase agreements) or forward contracts.
  
  Cause:
  The error arises when the repo calculation date (the date on which the repo transaction is being evaluated) is set to a date that is earlier than or the same as the spot calculation date (the date on which the underlying asset is evaluated). In financial transactions, the repo calculation date must logically follow the spot calculation date to ensure that the transaction is valid and that the calculations are accurate.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you should:
  
  
  Check the Dates: Review the dates entered in the transaction. Ensure that the repo calculation date is set to a date that is after the