How To Fix THM_CENTRAL055 - Hedging instrument and hypothetical derivative cannot be the same

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: THM_CENTRAL - Central messages for E-HA

• Message number: 055

• Message text: Hedging instrument and hypothetical derivative cannot be the same

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message THM_CENTRAL055 - Hedging instrument and hypothetical derivative cannot be the same ?

  The SAP error message THM_CENTRAL055 indicates that there is an issue with the configuration of hedging instruments and hypothetical derivatives in the Treasury Management module. Specifically, this error occurs when a hedging instrument is incorrectly set to be the same as the hypothetical derivative, which is not allowed in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Configuration Error: The hedging instrument and hypothetical derivative must be distinct entities. If they are set to the same value, the system will throw this error.
  Data Entry Mistake: During the creation or modification of a hedging relationship, the user may have inadvertently selected the same instrument for both the hedging instrument and the hypothetical derivative.
  System Logic: The underlying logic of the SAP Treasury Management module requires that these two components serve different purposes and thus cannot be identical.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Review the Hedging Relationship:
  
  Go to the transaction where the hedging relationship is defined (e.g., transaction code TPM1 for creating a hedging relationship).
  Check the entries for both the hedging instrument and the hypothetical derivative.
  Ensure that they are not the same. If they are, change one of them to a different instrument.
  
  
  
  Correct Data Entry:
  
  If the error occurred during data entry, re-enter the values ensuring that the hedging instrument and hypothetical derivative are distinct.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help files related to Treasury Management to understand the requirements for hedging instruments and hypothetical derivatives.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the configuration by attempting to save or process the hedging relationship again to ensure that the error no longer appears.
  
  
  
  Seek Support:
  
  If the issue persists after making the changes, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert who specializes in Treasury Management.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Hedging Instruments: These are financial instruments used to mitigate risk associated with price fluctuations in assets or liabilities.
  Hypothetical Derivatives: These are theoretical constructs used in the context of hedge accounting to assess the effectiveness of a hedging relationship.
  SAP Treasury Management: This module is designed to manage financial transactions, including cash management, risk management, and hedge accounting.
  
  By ensuring that the hedging instrument and hypothetical derivative are distinct, you can resolve the THM_CENTRAL055 error and proceed with your treasury operations in SAP.