How To Fix FTR_TRADE_REP160 - Fill either with the external trade ID or the interim trade ID

FTR_TRADE_REP160 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FTR_TRADE_REP - Trade Repository

• Message number: 160

• Message text: Fill either with the external trade ID or the interim trade ID

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FTR_TRADE_REP160 - Fill either with the external trade ID or the interim trade ID ?

  The SAP error message FTR_TRADE_REP160 indicates that there is a requirement to fill either the external trade ID or the interim trade ID in the context of financial transactions, particularly in the area of treasury and risk management. This error typically arises when you are trying to process a trade or transaction that requires identification through these IDs, but neither has been provided.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing IDs: The most common cause of this error is that both the external trade ID and the interim trade ID fields are left blank when they are required for the transaction.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be configuration settings in the SAP system that dictate the use of these IDs, and if they are not set up correctly, it can lead to this error.
  Data Entry Error: Users may inadvertently skip entering these IDs during data entry or transaction processing.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Enter Required IDs: Ensure that either the external trade ID or