How To Fix FTR_GENERAL_CORE009 - No position indicator found

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FTR_GENERAL_CORE - FTR_GENERAL_CORE

• Message number: 009

• Message text: No position indicator found

What causes this issue?

For the selected flow no position indicator exists

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?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FTR_GENERAL_CORE009 - No position indicator found ?

  The SAP error message FTR_GENERAL_CORE009: No position indicator found typically occurs in the context of financial transactions, particularly when dealing with financial instruments or treasury management. This error indicates that the system is unable to find a position indicator for a specific financial transaction or instrument.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Position Indicator: The most common cause is that the position indicator has not been defined or is missing in the system for the financial instrument you are trying to process.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be configuration issues in the treasury module or the financial instruments settings.
  Data Inconsistencies: There could be inconsistencies in the master data or transaction data related to the financial instruments.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the position indicators.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Position Indicator Configuration:
  
  Navigate to the configuration settings for financial instruments in SAP.
  Ensure that the position indicators are correctly defined for the relevant financial instruments.
  
  
  
  Review Master Data:
  
  Check the master data for the financial instruments involved in the transaction.
  Ensure that all necessary fields, including position indicators, are filled out correctly.
  
  
  
  Transaction Data Review:
  
  Review the transaction data to ensure that it is complete and accurate.
  Look for any missing or incorrect entries that could lead to this error.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and process the financial instruments.
  If not, work with your SAP security team to grant the required permissions.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error.
  Apply any recommended patches or updates if applicable.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, perform a test transaction to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Documentation: Refer to the official SAP documentation for treasury management and financial instruments for detailed configuration steps.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered and resolved similar issues.
  Support: If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to SAP Support for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.