How To Fix FTR_TRADE_REP715 - Field &1 is already assigned in customizing '&2'

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FTR_TRADE_REP - Trade Repository

• Message number: 715

• Message text: Field &1 is already assigned in customizing '&2'

What causes this issue?

You tried to maintain a field &V1& which is already assigned to '&V2&'
as well. This is usually not wanted and may lead to problems.

System Response

If a field is assigned to <LS>Fields for Valuation</> or <LS>Fields for
Collateral</> and you choose to report such messages separately all
fields assigned there will be cleared within modification messages and
are therefore not available for 'Separate Modification' messages.

How to fix this error?

Double-check to which area a field &V1& belongs.

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.

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Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FTR_TRADE_REP715 - Field &1 is already assigned in customizing '&2' ?

  The SAP error message FTR_TRADE_REP715 indicates that there is a conflict in the configuration settings related to the field specified in the error message. Specifically, it means that the field (denoted as &1) is already assigned in the customizing settings for the specified object or area (denoted as &2). This typically occurs in the context of financial transactions, particularly in the area of treasury and risk management.
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Assignment: The field you are trying to assign or configure is already assigned to another object or configuration setting in the system.
  Customizing Conflicts: There may be conflicting settings in the customizing tables that manage the configuration of treasury and risk management.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration might not have been set up correctly, leading to overlapping assignments.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Customizing Settings:
  
  Go to the relevant customizing transaction (e.g., SPRO) and navigate to the area related to treasury and risk management.
  Look for the specific field and see where it is already assigned. You may need to check multiple customizing paths to find the conflicting assignment.
  
  
  
  Remove or Modify Assignment:
  
  If you find that the field is indeed assigned to another object, you may need to either remove that assignment or modify it to resolve the conflict.
  Ensure that the changes you make do not affect other functionalities or processes that rely on that field.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to the specific configuration you are working on. There may be specific guidelines or best practices for handling such conflicts.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, perform thorough testing to ensure that the system behaves as expected and that the error does not reoccur.
  
  
  
  Seek Help from SAP Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance. They may provide insights or patches that can help resolve the conflict.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SPRO (Customizing), SE11 (Data Dictionary), and SE80 (Object Navigator) to help navigate through the customizing settings.
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to the error message or the specific configuration area you are working on. These notes often contain solutions or workarounds for known issues.
  Community Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed. Other users may have encountered the same error and can provide insights or solutions.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.