How To Fix SOP005 - No price found for simulation for security &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SOP - Messages for Stock Option Accounting

• Message number: 005

• Message text: No price found for simulation for security &1

What causes this issue?

The system needs the price performance for security &V1&.
However, no price could be found for this security.

System Response

The system has therefore taken the actual price of this security.

How to fix this error?

If you do not want the system to use the actual price, enter the
corresponding prices in the price table for the simulation.
Note that the system requires a price for every date on which an
accrual is to be calculated.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SOP005 - No price found for simulation for security &1 ?

  The SAP error message SOP005 ("No price found for simulation for security &1") typically occurs in the context of the SAP system when dealing with securities in the context of financial transactions, particularly in the SAP Portfolio Management or SAP Treasury modules. This error indicates that the system is unable to find a price for a specific security during a simulation process.
  Causes:
  
  
  Missing Price Data: The most common cause is that the price data for the specified security is not available in the system. This could be due to:
  
  The security not being set up correctly in the system.
  The price data not being updated or missing for the relevant date.
  The security being inactive or not traded.
  
  
  
  Incorrect Security Identifier: The security identifier (e.g., ISIN, ticker symbol) provided may be incorrect or not recognized by the system.
  
  
  Data Synchronization Issues: There may be issues with data synchronization between different modules or systems, leading to missing or outdated price information.
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the system that prevent the correct retrieval of price data.
  
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Security Setup: Verify that the security in question is correctly set up in the system. Ensure that all necessary details, including the security identifier and relevant attributes, are correctly entered.
  
  
  Update Price Data: Ensure that the price data for the security is available and up-to-date. This may involve:
  
  Manually entering the price data if it is missing.
  Running any necessary background jobs or processes that update price data from external sources.
  
  
  
  Verify Security Identifier: Double-check the security identifier being used in the simulation to ensure it is correct and corresponds to an active security in the system.
  
  
  Check Data Sources: If the price data is supposed to come from an external source (like a market data provider), ensure that the connection to that source is functioning correctly and that data is being pulled in as expected.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Review SAP documentation or help resources for any specific configuration or setup steps that may have been missed.
  
  
  Contact Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal IT support team for further assistance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SOP1 (for simulation) and SOP2 (for price maintenance) to help troubleshoot the issue.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to the SOP005 error message, as they may provide additional insights or patches that 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 the cause of the SOP005 error and implement a solution to resolve it.