How To Fix TE196 - Enter a correct value for the portfolio node

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: TE - Market Risk Management

• Message number: 196

• Message text: Enter a correct value for the portfolio node

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message TE196 - Enter a correct value for the portfolio node ?

  The SAP error message TE196, which states "Enter a correct value for the portfolio node," typically occurs in the context of SAP Portfolio and Project Management (PPM) or related modules where portfolio nodes are used to categorize or manage projects and portfolios.
  
  Cause:
  The error usually arises due to one of the following reasons:
  
  
  Invalid Node Value: The value entered for the portfolio node does not exist in the system. This could be due to a typo or an attempt to use a node that has been deleted or is inactive.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the specified portfolio node.
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the system that prevent the correct portfolio nodes from being recognized.
  
  
  Data Consistency: There might be inconsistencies in the data, such as missing or incorrectly linked nodes in the hierarchy.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the TE196 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Verify Node