How To Fix FTR_LOANS053 - Warning: Planned records still exist before the key date

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FTR_LOANS - Link Between the Loans Component and the Treasury Ledger

• Message number: 053

• Message text: Warning: Planned records still exist before the key date

What causes this issue?

There are planned records existing with payment date before
initialization key date.

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?

Post the planned records. If they are not relevant for postings (posting
control key = '99') the message can be disabled in transaction OBA5.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FTR_LOANS053 - Warning: Planned records still exist before the key date ?

  The SAP error message FTR_LOANS053 indicates that there are planned records in the system that exist before a specified key date. This warning typically arises in the context of financial transactions, particularly in the area of loan management or treasury operations.
  Cause:
  The warning is triggered when you attempt to execute a transaction or report that involves a key date, and there are still planned records (such as planned payments, interest calculations, or other financial entries) that have a date earlier than the key date you are working with. This situation can occur if:
  
  Pending Transactions: There are pending or unprocessed transactions that have not been cleared or finalized.
  Incorrect Key Date: The key date you are using for your transaction is set incorrectly, leading to conflicts with existing planned records.
  Data Integrity Issues: There may be issues with data integrity where planned records are not aligned with the expected timelines.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this warning, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Review Planned Records: Check the planned records that exist before the key date. You can do this by using transaction codes like FTR_EDIT or FTR_LIST to view the details of the planned transactions.
  
  
  Adjust Key Date: If the key date is not critical, consider adjusting it to a later date that does not conflict with the existing planned records.
  
  
  Process Pending Transactions: If there are pending transactions that need to be processed, ensure that they are completed or cleared. This may involve executing necessary transactions to finalize or delete these records.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Review SAP documentation or help files related to the specific module you are working with (e.g., Treasury and Risk Management) for additional guidance on handling planned records.
  
  
  Contact Support: If the issue persists or if you are unsure about how to proceed, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as FTR_EDIT (to edit financial transactions) and FTR_LIST (to list financial transactions).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this warning message.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the appropriate permissions to view and modify planned records in the system.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to address the warning message and ensure that your financial transactions are processed correctly.