How To Fix RY809 - Underlying foreign exchange transaction does not contain 2 cash flows

RY809 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RY - Messages for RM Basis

• Message number: 809

• Message text: Underlying foreign exchange transaction does not contain 2 cash flows

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RY809 - Underlying foreign exchange transaction does not contain 2 cash flows ?

  The SAP error message RY809, which states "Underlying foreign exchange transaction does not contain 2 cash flows," typically occurs in the context of foreign exchange (FX) transactions in SAP's Financial Supply Chain Management (FSCM) or Treasury modules. This error indicates that the system expects a foreign exchange transaction to have two cash flows (one for each leg of the transaction), but it has not found them.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incomplete Transaction Data: The foreign exchange transaction may not have been set up correctly, leading to missing cash flow information.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for foreign exchange transactions may not be set up to handle the expected cash flows.
  Data Entry Errors: There may have been errors during data entry, resulting in incomplete or incorrect cash flow details.
  Transaction Type: The type of foreign exchange transaction being processed may not be appropriate for the expected cash flow structure.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Transaction Details: Review the foreign exchange transaction in question