How To Fix T8163 - No market data is available for volatility type &1 for index &2

T8163 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: T8 - Analysis system evaluations

• Message number: 163

• Message text: No market data is available for volatility type &1 for index &2

What causes this issue?

The index volatility you have chosen is not defined in the database.

System Response

The function you have chosen cannot be executed for this index
volatility.

How to fix this error?

You can enter the data relating to an index volatility via the menu
path:
MARKET DATA -> CURRENT SETTINGS -> MAINTAIN INDEX VOLATILITIES

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message T8163 - No market data is available for volatility type &1 for index &2 ?

  The SAP error message T8163 indicates that there is no market data available for a specific volatility type associated with a given index. This error typically arises in the context of financial applications within SAP, particularly when dealing with derivatives, options, or other financial instruments that require volatility data for pricing or risk management.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Missing Market Data: The primary cause of this error is that the required market data for the specified volatility type and index is not available in the system. This could be due to:
  
  Data not being uploaded or updated in the system.
  Incorrect configuration or settings in the market data provider.
  The specific volatility type or index not being supported or recognized by the system.
  
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the financial instruments or the market data settings in SAP.
  
  
  Data Source Issues: If the system relies on external data sources for market data, there may be