How To Fix FTR_TRADE_REP159 - External or interim trade ID already exists for an external transaction

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FTR_TRADE_REP - Trade Repository

• Message number: 159

• Message text: External or interim trade ID already exists for an external transaction

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FTR_TRADE_REP159 - External or interim trade ID already exists for an external transaction ?

  The SAP error message FTR_TRADE_REP159 indicates that there is a conflict with an external or interim trade ID that already exists for an external transaction. This typically occurs in the context of financial transactions, particularly in the area of treasury and risk management (TRM) within SAP.
  Cause:
  
  
  Duplicate Trade ID: The error is primarily caused by attempting to create or process a transaction with an external trade ID that has already been used in the system. This can happen if:
  
  The same trade is being processed multiple times.
  There is a manual entry error where the same ID is reused.
  Data import processes (like batch uploads) are trying to insert records with existing IDs.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the data due to incomplete transactions or issues during data migration.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Existing Transactions: 
  
  Review the existing transactions in the system to identify if the external trade ID is already in use. You can do this by querying the relevant tables or using transaction codes like FTR_EDIT or FTR_TREASURY.
  
  
  
  Use Unique Trade IDs: 
  
  Ensure that each external transaction has a unique trade ID. If you are importing data, make sure that the source data does not contain duplicates.
  
  
  
  Correct Data Entry: 
  
  If the error is due to manual entry, correct the trade ID to a unique one before processing the transaction again.
  
  
  
  Data Cleanup: 
  
  If there are orphaned or incomplete transactions, consider cleaning up the data to remove any inconsistencies.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: 
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific version of your SAP system for any known issues or additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support: 
  
  If the issue persists and you cannot identify the cause, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance. They may provide patches or specific guidance based on your system configuration.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes in SAP for managing financial transactions, such as FTR_EDIT, FTR_CREATE, and FTR_DISPLAY.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any updates or fixes related to this error message. You can search for the error code in the SAP Support Portal.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that users have the appropriate roles and authorizations to create or modify transactions in the system.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and prevent it from occurring in the future.