How To Fix T8205 - There is no direct quotation for security ID &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: T8 - Analysis system evaluations

• Message number: 205

• Message text: There is no direct quotation for security ID &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message T8205 - There is no direct quotation for security ID & ?

  The SAP error message T8205, "There is no direct quotation for security ID &," typically occurs in the context of financial transactions involving securities, such as when trying to execute a trade or retrieve market data for a specific security. This error indicates that the system cannot find a direct quotation (price information) for the specified security ID in the relevant market data sources.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Market Data: The security ID may not have any associated market data in the system, which can happen if the security is new or not actively traded.
  Incorrect Security ID: The security ID entered may be incorrect or not recognized by the system.
  Data Source Configuration: The system may not be properly configured to retrieve market data from the relevant data providers.
  Market Data Provider Issues: There may be issues with the external market data provider, such as downtime or data feed problems.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the market data for the specified security.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Verify Security ID: Double-check the security ID for accuracy. Ensure that it is correctly entered and corresponds to an existing security in the system.
  Check Market Data: Ensure that the security has market data available. You can do this by checking the relevant market data tables or using transaction codes like SE16 or SE11 to view the data.
  Configure Data Sources: If the market data is missing, check the configuration of the market data sources in SAP. Ensure that the system is set up to pull data from the correct providers.
  Contact Data Provider: If the issue seems to be with the external data provider, contact them to verify if there are any known issues or outages affecting the data feed.
  Review Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the market data for the specified security. This may involve checking user roles and permissions in the SAP system.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  SE16: Data Browser to view table contents.
  SE11: Data Dictionary to check table definitions.
  FAGLB03: Display G/L Account Line Items for financial data.
  
  
  Market Data Tables: Understand the relevant tables that store market data, such as:
  
  EKKO: Purchasing Document Header
  EKPO: Purchasing Document Item
  BAPI: Business Application Programming Interface for retrieving market data.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. You can search the SAP Support Portal for specific notes that may address this error.
  
  If the problem persists after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a technical consultant who specializes in SAP financial modules.