How To Fix FTR_GENERAL042 - Settlement instruction data can have only one row

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FTR_GENERAL - Common messages for Correspondence object

• Message number: 042

• Message text: Settlement instruction data can have only one row

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FTR_GENERAL042 - Settlement instruction data can have only one row ?

  The SAP error message FTR_GENERAL042 ("Settlement instruction data can have only one row") typically occurs in the context of financial transactions, particularly when dealing with settlement instructions in the SAP Treasury and Risk Management module. This error indicates that the system expects only one row of settlement instruction data, but it has encountered multiple rows.
  
  Cause:
  
  Multiple Settlement Instructions: The most common cause of this error is that there are multiple settlement instructions associated with a single transaction or financial instrument, which is not allowed in the context of the operation being performed.
  Data Entry Errors: There may be an issue with how the data was entered or imported into the system, leading to duplicate or conflicting entries.
  
  Configuration Issues: The system configuration may not be set up to handle multiple settlement instructions for the specific transaction type.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Settlement Instructions: Check the settlement instructions associated with the transaction. Ensure that there is only one