How To Fix TE257 - Correlation &1 / &2: Ambiguous correlations on date &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: TE - Market Risk Management

• Message number: 257

• Message text: Correlation &1 / &2: Ambiguous correlations on date &3

What causes this issue?

On date &V3&, the correlation between two risk factors is available in
the market data table in the formats &V1& / &V2& and &V2& / &V1& with
different values for the correlation.

System Response

The system uses the correlation &V4& stored in the market data table in
the format &V1& / &V2&.

How to fix this error?

Check and clean up the correlations under
<DS:TRAN.CORR_MAINTAIN>Enter Correlations</> (transaction
<NP>CORR_MAINTAIN</>).

Procedure for System Administrators

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.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message TE257 - Correlation &1 / &2: Ambiguous correlations on date &3 ?

  The SAP error message TE257, which states "Correlation &1 / &2: Ambiguous correlations on date &3," typically occurs in the context of time evaluation or time management within SAP systems. This error indicates that there are multiple entries or records that correlate to the same date, leading to ambiguity in processing.
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Entries: There may be multiple time entries or records for the same employee on the same date, which can happen due to incorrect data entry or system errors.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for time management or time evaluation may not be set up correctly, leading to conflicts in how data is interpreted.
  Data Migration Issues: If data has been migrated from another system, it may have resulted in duplicate or conflicting records.
  Time Evaluation Settings: The settings for time evaluation may not be properly defined, causing the system to misinterpret the data.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check for Duplicate Records: 
  
  Review the time entries for the employee in question for the specified date. Look for any duplicate entries that may be causing the ambiguity.
  Use transaction codes like PA20 (Display HR Master Data) or PT50 (Time Evaluation) to check the records.
  
  
  
  Correct Data: 
  
  If duplicates are found, correct or delete the unnecessary entries to ensure that there is only one valid record for the specified date.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration: 
  
  Check the configuration settings in the time management module to ensure that they are set up correctly. This may involve reviewing the time evaluation schema and rules.
  Ensure that the time types and absence types are correctly defined and do not overlap in a way that could cause ambiguity.
  
  
  
  Run Time Evaluation Again: 
  
  After correcting any issues, re-run the time evaluation process to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: 
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or support notes related to time management and evaluation for additional guidance on resolving this error.
  
  
  
  Seek Help from SAP Support: 
  
  If the issue cannot be resolved internally, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance, providing them with the error details and any relevant data.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as PA20, PT60 (Time Evaluation), and PT50.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  User Roles: Ensure that the user has the appropriate roles and permissions to view and edit time data.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the TE257 error and implement a solution to resolve it.