How To Fix FTR_GUI046 - Early repayment with other changes in principle not allowed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FTR_GUI - TR Transaction Management

• Message number: 046

• Message text: Early repayment with other changes in principle not allowed

What causes this issue?

You have defined early repayments as additional changes in principle.
Other changes in principle (increases or decreases in the nominal
amount) are also planned, which do not constitute early repayments, and
therefore do not involve interest calculations.

System Response

This system status is not permitted.

How to fix this error?

Clean up the data entries.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FTR_GUI046 - Early repayment with other changes in principle not allowed ?

  The SAP error message FTR_GUI046 indicates that an early repayment of a financial transaction (such as a loan or lease) is not allowed when there are other changes in the principal amount. This error typically arises in the context of financial transactions managed within the SAP system, particularly in the area of Treasury and Risk Management.
  Cause:
  The error occurs due to the following reasons:
  
  Conflicting Changes: The system does not allow an early repayment if there are other modifications to the principal amount (e.g., changes in payment terms, adjustments to the principal, etc.) that have not been finalized or processed.
  Transaction Status: The transaction may be in a status that does not permit early repayment while other changes are pending.
  Configuration Settings: The configuration settings in the SAP system may restrict early repayments under certain conditions.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, consider the following steps:
  
  
  Check Transaction Status: Ensure that the transaction is in a status that allows for early repayment. If there are pending changes, they may need to be processed or finalized first.
  
  
  Review Changes: Identify any other changes that have been made to the principal amount. If there are pending changes, you may need to either complete or reverse them before proceeding with the early repayment.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Review the relevant SAP documentation or configuration settings related to early repayments and principal changes. This may provide insights into any restrictions or requirements.
  
  
  Contact Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert. They can provide guidance based on your specific configuration and transaction details.
  
  
  Testing in a Sandbox: If possible, replicate the scenario in a test environment to understand the conditions that lead to the error and to test potential solutions without affecting live data.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message. SAP frequently updates its knowledge base with solutions and workarounds for known issues.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes in SAP that pertain to financial transactions, such as FTR_EDIT (to edit financial transactions) or FTR_CREATE (to create new financial transactions).
  User Roles and Permissions: Ensure that the user attempting the early repayment has the necessary permissions to perform the action.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to proceed with the early repayment.