How To Fix FTR_TEX1161 - Exposure activity type &1 does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FTR_TEX1 - Messages for raw exposures

• Message number: 161

• Message text: Exposure activity type &1 does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FTR_TEX1161 - Exposure activity type &1 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message FTR_TEX1161, which states "Exposure activity type &1 does not exist," typically occurs in the context of Treasury and Risk Management (TRM) when dealing with exposure management. This error indicates that the system is trying to reference an exposure activity type that has not been defined or does not exist in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The exposure activity type referenced in the error message has not been configured in the system.
  Incorrect Input: The input provided for the exposure activity type may be incorrect or misspelled.
  Transport Issues: If the configuration was recently transported from another system, it may not have been transported correctly.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or use the specified exposure activity type.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings in SAP for Treasury and Risk Management.
  Navigate to the section where exposure activity types are defined (usually under "Define Exposure Activity Types").
  Verify if the activity type &1 exists. If it does not, you will need to create it.
  
  
  
  Create Missing Activity Type:
  
  If the activity type is missing, you can create it by following the configuration steps in the SAP GUI.
  Ensure that all required fields are filled out correctly.
  
  
  
  Verify Input:
  
  Double-check the input for the exposure activity type in the transaction or program that triggered the error.
  Ensure that there are no typos or incorrect values.
  
  
  
  Check Transport Requests:
  
  If the configuration was recently transported, check the transport logs to ensure that the transport was successful and that all necessary objects were included.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and use the exposure activity type.
  Consult with your SAP security team if needed.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like SPRO for configuration or FTR_EDIT for editing treasury transactions.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for Treasury and Risk Management for detailed steps on configuring exposure activity types.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.