How To Fix FVER153 - A negative position cannot be exercised

FVER153 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FVER - Message Class for Executable Security Rights

• Message number: 153

• Message text: A negative position cannot be exercised

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FVER153 - A negative position cannot be exercised ?

  The SAP error message FVER153, which states "A negative position cannot be exercised," typically occurs in the context of financial transactions, particularly when dealing with derivatives or financial instruments in SAP's Treasury and Risk Management module. This error indicates that there is an attempt to exercise a position that is negative, which is not allowed.
  
  Cause:
  
  Negative Position: The most common cause of this error is that the position you are trying to exercise is negative. This could happen if there are more obligations than rights in the financial instrument.
  Incorrect Data Entry: There may be an error in the data entry or configuration that has led to the position being calculated as negative.
  Timing Issues: The position may have changed due to market fluctuations or other transactions that were processed after the last position update.
  Incomplete Transactions: There may be incomplete or pending transactions that affect the position.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Position: Verify the current position of