How To Fix FTR_FORWARDS049 - Corporate action found on &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FTR_FORWARDS - Messages for Forwards and Futures

• Message number: 049

• Message text: Corporate action found on &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FTR_FORWARDS049 - Corporate action found on &1 ?

  The SAP error message FTR_FORWARDS049 indicates that a corporate action has been found on the specified financial instrument (denoted by &1). This error typically arises in the context of financial transactions, particularly when dealing with forward contracts or other financial instruments that may be affected by corporate actions such as mergers, stock splits, dividends, etc.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when the system detects that there is a corporate action associated with the financial instrument you are trying to process. This could mean that the instrument is subject to changes that need to be addressed before proceeding with the transaction. The corporate action could affect the valuation, terms, or conditions of the financial instrument.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Corporate Actions: Review the corporate actions associated with the financial instrument. You can do this by navigating to the relevant transaction in SAP that allows you to view corporate actions (e.g., transaction code FTR_EDIT or FTR_CREATE).
  
  
  Evaluate Impact: Assess how the corporate action impacts the financial instrument. This may involve checking for changes in terms, pricing, or other relevant details.
  
  
  Update or Adjust Transactions: Depending on the nature of the corporate action, you may need to adjust your transaction accordingly. This could involve updating the terms of the forward contract or other financial instruments.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or your organization's internal guidelines regarding handling corporate actions. This may provide specific instructions on how to proceed in such cases.
  
  
  Contact Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue on your own, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with a financial expert within your organization.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Corporate Actions: These are events initiated by a company that affect its securities. Examples include stock splits, dividends, mergers, and acquisitions.
  SAP Financial Transaction Management (FTM): This module helps manage financial transactions and instruments, including the handling of corporate actions.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes in SAP that pertain to financial instruments and corporate actions, such as FTR_CREATE, FTR_EDIT, and FTR_DISPLAY.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to address the error and proceed with your financial transactions in SAP.