How To Fix THM_CENTRAL088 - FX transaction is not suitable for hedging (no local currency available)

THM_CENTRAL088 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 088

• Message text: FX transaction is not suitable for hedging (no local currency available)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message THM_CENTRAL088 - FX transaction is not suitable for hedging (no local currency available) ?

  The SAP error message THM_CENTRAL088 indicates that a foreign exchange (FX) transaction is not suitable for hedging because there is no local currency available. This typically occurs in the context of Treasury and Risk Management (TRM) within SAP, where hedging transactions are used to manage currency risk.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Local Currency: The primary cause of this error is that the transaction in question does not have a local currency defined. This can happen if the transaction is set up incorrectly or if the relevant master data (like company code or currency settings) is incomplete.
  Transaction Type: The transaction type may not be configured to allow hedging, or it may not be compatible with the hedging functionality in SAP.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the hedging settings in the system, such as missing or incorrect settings in the hedging configuration.
  Currency Pair: The currency pair involved in the transaction may not