How To Fix T6005 - Entry for side - only 'purchase/sale' or 'purchase' or 'sale' permitted.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: T6 - Treasury: Customizing messages

• Message number: 005

• Message text: Entry for side - only 'purchase/sale' or 'purchase' or 'sale' permitted.

What causes this issue?

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

System Response

How to fix this error?

For each currency pair and counterparty you can enter either one
margin for both purchase and sale (entry: 'side', '0' or blank), or
different margins for purchase and sale (entry: '1' or '2').
If you have already entered '0' for a given counterparty and currency
pair, no further entries are permitted.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message T6005 - Entry for side - only 'purchase/sale' or 'purchase' or 'sale' permitted. ?

  The SAP error message T6005 indicates that there is an issue with the configuration of a particular entry in the system, specifically related to the side of a transaction. This error typically arises in the context of financial transactions, such as those involving purchase orders, sales orders, or other related documents.
  Cause:
  The error message "Entry for side - only 'purchase/sale' or 'purchase' or 'sale' permitted" usually occurs when:
  
  Incorrect Side Configuration: The side of the transaction (e.g., purchase or sale) is not set correctly in the document or transaction you are trying to process.
  Invalid Entry: An entry has been made that does not conform to the expected values (i.e., it is neither 'purchase', 'sale', nor 'purchase/sale').
  Customizations or Enhancements: If there are custom developments or enhancements in your SAP system, they may be affecting the expected behavior of the transaction.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Transaction Data: Review the transaction data you are trying to process. Ensure that the side is correctly set to one of the allowed values ('purchase', 'sale', or 'purchase/sale').
  
  
  Configuration Settings: 
  
  Go to the relevant configuration settings in SAP (usually in the SPRO transaction) and check the settings for the document type or transaction type you are working with.
  Ensure that the allowed values for the side are correctly defined.
  
  
  
  Review Custom Code: If there are any custom developments or enhancements in your SAP system, review the code to ensure that it is not inadvertently causing this error.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Check the SAP documentation or help files related to the specific transaction or module you are working with for any additional guidance.
  
  
  Testing: After making any changes, test the transaction again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  Contact Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Depending on the context, you may be using transaction codes like ME21N (Create Purchase Order), VA01 (Create Sales Order), etc.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional context.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary roles and authorizations to perform the transaction.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the T6005 error in your SAP system.