How To Fix FTR_LC160 - Postings for fee flows after nominal change have already been made

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FTR_LC - Message class for Letter of Credit

• Message number: 160

• Message text: Postings for fee flows after nominal change have already been made

What causes this issue?

The fee flows after a nominal change (increase/decrease) in this company
code have already been posted. For this reason, you cannot perform a
nominal change.

System Response

The system does not allow you to perform a nominal change.

How to fix this error?

Create a new transaction or perform the corresponding reversal to
eliminate any errors that may have occurred during the presentation
change of this transaction.

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.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FTR_LC160 - Postings for fee flows after nominal change have already been made ?

  The SAP error message FTR_LC160 indicates that there are postings for fee flows that have already been made after a nominal change. This typically occurs in the context of financial transactions, particularly in the area of treasury and risk management, where fee flows are associated with financial instruments.
  Cause:
  The error arises when you attempt to make changes to a nominal value (such as a change in the principal amount of a financial instrument) after fee flows have already been posted. This situation can occur if:
  
  Nominal Change: A nominal change was made to a financial instrument, but fee flows related to that instrument have already been processed.
  Timing Issues: There may be timing issues where the nominal change is attempted after the fee flows have been posted.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the system that do not allow for changes to be made after certain postings have occurred.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can consider the following steps:
  
  
  Check Postings: Review the postings related to the fee flows to confirm that they have indeed been made. You can do this by checking the relevant transaction logs or reports in SAP.
  
  
  Reversal of Postings: If necessary, reverse the fee flow postings before making the nominal change. This can be done using the appropriate reversal transaction in SAP.
  
  
  Make Nominal Change: After reversing the fee flows, you can proceed to make the nominal change.
  
  
  Repost Fee Flows: Once the nominal change is made, repost the fee flows as needed.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for specific guidance related to your configuration and processes.
  
  
  System Configuration: If this issue occurs frequently, it may be worth reviewing the system configuration to ensure that it aligns with your business processes and requirements.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes in SAP that pertain to financial instruments, fee flows, and nominal changes (e.g., FTR_EDIT, FTR_CREATE).
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for additional insights or patches that may address the issue.
  User Roles: Ensure that the user attempting to make the changes has the appropriate authorizations to perform the actions required.
  
  If the problem persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to engage with SAP support or a consultant who specializes in SAP Treasury and Risk Management for further assistance.