How To Fix FVKM010 - Corporate action has an incorrect sort priority

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FVKM - Message Class for Corporate Actions

• Message number: 010

• Message text: Corporate action has an incorrect sort priority

What causes this issue?

The corporate action has an incorrect entry for the sort priority in
table TRDTS_BT_CAT.
The business transaction category is &V1&
The sort priority is &V2&
Corporate actions can have only the following sort priorities:
3 = corporate action is sorted at the start of the day
8 = corporate action is sorted at the end of the day

System Response

The corporate action cannot be posted or reversed.

How to fix this error?

Correct the entry in system table TRDTS_BT_CAT.

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FVKM010 - Corporate action has an incorrect sort priority ?

  The SAP error message FVKM010, which states "Corporate action has an incorrect sort priority," typically occurs in the context of processing corporate actions in the SAP system, particularly in the area of financial accounting and asset management. This error indicates that there is an issue with the sorting priority assigned to the corporate actions, which can affect how they are processed and reported.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Sort Priority Configuration: The sort priority for corporate actions may not be set correctly in the system. This can happen if the priorities are not defined properly in the customizing settings or if there are conflicting priorities assigned to different corporate actions.
  Data Entry Errors: Manual entry errors when defining corporate actions can lead to incorrect sort priorities.
  Missing or Incomplete Data: If the corporate action data is incomplete or missing required fields, it may lead to this error.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Sort Priority Configuration:
  
  Navigate to the customizing settings for corporate actions in SAP (Transaction SPRO).
  Go to the section for defining corporate actions and check the sort priority settings.
  Ensure that the sort priorities are defined correctly and that there are no conflicts.
  
  
  
  Review Corporate Action Data:
  
  Check the specific corporate action that is causing the error. Look for any inconsistencies or missing information.
  Ensure that all required fields are filled out correctly.
  
  
  
  Adjust Sort Priorities:
  
  If you find that the sort priorities are incorrect, adjust them to ensure that they follow the required sequence.
  Make sure that the priorities are unique and do not overlap with other corporate actions.
  
  
  
  Test Changes:
  
  After making adjustments, test the changes by processing the corporate action again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidelines on configuring corporate actions and sort priorities.
  
  
  
  Seek Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the configuration and data, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as OAA3 (for asset accounting) and others related to corporate actions.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to FVKM010 for additional insights or patches that may address known issues.
  User Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed, and solutions shared.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the FVKM010 error in your SAP system.