How To Fix TE731 - Position values are too large; check the data for the position and class

TE731 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: TE - Market Risk Management

• Message number: 731

• Message text: Position values are too large; check the data for the position and class

What causes this issue?

The value of the position for the complex class gives a number of units
that is over 10 billion. The value of the position is &V1&. The nominal
value of each trading unit in the class is &V2&.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Check the position and class data. If these are correct, check the
result of the analysis.
If the complex class is used to map a call option using an option on
this class, the result is usually correct. However, if the complex class
also contains additional flows from other transactions, these are
ignored.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message TE731 - Position values are too large; check the data for the position and class ?

  The SAP error message TE731, which states "Position values are too large; check the data for the position and class," typically occurs in the context of SAP's handling of position management, particularly in the areas of Human Capital Management (HCM) or Organizational Management (OM). This error indicates that the values assigned to a position exceed the allowable limits defined in the system.
  Causes:
  
  Exceeding Value Limits: The position values (such as budget, headcount, or other metrics) may exceed the maximum limits set in the configuration for the position or class.
  Incorrect Data Entry: There may be incorrect or inconsistent data entered for the position or class, leading to values that are not valid.
  
  Configuration Issues: The configuration settings for the position management or related modules may not be set up correctly, leading to discrepancies in expected values.
  Data Migration Issues: If data has been migrated from another system, there may be issues with how the