How To Fix R-557 - Securities ID number & does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: R- -

• Message number: 557

• Message text: Securities ID number & does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message R-557 - Securities ID number & does not exist ?

  The SAP error message R-557, which states "Securities ID number & does not exist," typically occurs in the context of financial transactions involving securities, such as when trying to process a transaction related to a security that the system cannot find in its database.
  
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Security ID: The most common cause is that the Security ID (ISIN or other identifier) entered does not exist in the system. This could be due to a typo or an incorrect entry.
  Data Not Loaded: The security might not have been loaded into the system yet. This can happen if the data import process has not been completed or if the security is new and has not been added to the database.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary permissions to view or access the security information.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the system that prevent the security from being recognized.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Verify Security