How To Fix J6020 - Enter a target yield curve type which does not yet exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: J6 - IS-B: Yield curves

• Message number: 020

• Message text: Enter a target yield curve type which does not yet exist

What causes this issue?

The yield curve type you've entered already exists.

System Response

The yield curve type can't be copied.

How to fix this error?

Please enter a different destination yield curve type.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message J6020 - Enter a target yield curve type which does not yet exist ?

  The SAP error message J6020, "Enter a target yield curve type which does not yet exist," typically occurs in the context of financial transactions or configurations related to yield curves in SAP's Treasury and Risk Management module. This error indicates that the system is expecting a yield curve type that has not been defined or created in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Yield Curve Type: The specified yield curve type does not exist in the system. This could be due to a configuration oversight or an attempt to reference a yield curve type that has not been set up.
  Incorrect Input: The user may have entered an incorrect or misspelled yield curve type.
  System Configuration: The yield curve types may not have been properly configured in the system settings.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Existing Yield Curve Types:
  
  Navigate to the relevant configuration area in SAP (usually under Treasury and Risk Management).
  Check the existing yield curve types to confirm whether the one you are trying to use is indeed missing.
  
  
  
  Create a New Yield Curve Type:
  
  If the yield curve type does not exist, you will need to create it. This can typically be done in the configuration settings:
  
  Go to the transaction code for yield curve configuration (e.g., OTC1 or similar, depending on your version).
  Define a new yield curve type with the necessary parameters.
  
  
  
  
  
  Verify Input:
  
  Ensure that the yield curve type you are entering is correct and matches the naming conventions used in your system.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific instructions on how to create and manage yield curve types.
  
  
  
  User Authorization:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to create or modify yield curve types in the system.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes for yield curve management, such as OTC1 for creating yield curves or OTC2 for changing them.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to yield curve types and the J6020 error.
  Training and Support: If you are unsure about the configuration process, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the J6020 error and successfully manage yield curve types in your SAP system.