How To Fix J2679 - &4 System does not support class & exercise with cash settlement

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: J2 - Message Class for Development Class JBT

• Message number: 679

• Message text: &4 System does not support class & exercise with cash settlement

What causes this issue?

Exercising warrants with settlement category = cash settlement cannot
be represented as position change category 006 (exercising).

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

When exercising warrants with cash settlement use position change
category 001 (issue), in which you transfer number of units and total
amount to the position currency.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message J2679 - &4 System does not support class & exercise with cash settlement ?

  The SAP error message J2679 "&4 System does not support class & exercise with cash settlement" typically occurs in the context of financial transactions, particularly when dealing with derivatives or options that are being exercised or settled in cash.
  Cause:
  
  Configuration Issue: The error often arises due to incorrect configuration settings in the system related to the financial instrument class or the cash settlement process.
  Unsupported Instrument Class: The specific class of the financial instrument you are trying to exercise may not be configured to support cash settlement in your SAP system.
  Missing Customization: The system may not have been customized to handle cash settlements for the specific class of financial instruments you are working with.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration: Review the configuration settings for the financial instrument class in the SAP system. Ensure that the class is set up to allow cash settlements.
  
  Navigate to the relevant configuration settings in the SAP system (usually found in the customizing transaction SPRO).
  Look for settings related to financial instruments, derivatives, or cash settlements.
  
  
  
  Update Instrument Class: If the instrument class does not support cash settlement, you may need to update the configuration or create a new class that does.
  
  Consult with your SAP functional consultant or financial expert to determine the appropriate settings.
  
  
  
  Review Transaction Data: Ensure that the transaction data you are trying to process is correct and aligns with the configured settings.
  
  Check if the transaction is correctly classified and if all necessary fields are filled out.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on the error message and the configuration of cash settlements for financial instruments.
  
  
  Contact SAP Support: If the issue persists after checking the configuration and transaction data, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide additional guidance on configuration.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes that may help in troubleshooting or configuring financial instruments (e.g., transaction codes for customizing financial instruments).
  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 the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.