How To Fix THM_CENTRAL160 - Invalid hedge category for money market transaction &1 &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 160

• Message text: Invalid hedge category for money market transaction &1 &2

What causes this issue?

Invalid hedge category for money market instrument & &.
Money market instruments can be either hedged or hedging. If hedged, the
hedge category must be either fair value or cash flow. If hedging, the
hedge category must be net investment.

System Response

The valuation cannot continue until this error is corrected.

How to fix this error?

Return to the <LS>E-Hedge Accounting</> and correct your enties.

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.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message THM_CENTRAL160 - Invalid hedge category for money market transaction &1 &2 ?

  The SAP error message THM_CENTRAL160 indicates that there is an invalid hedge category for a money market transaction. This error typically arises in the context of Treasury and Risk Management (TRM) within SAP, particularly when dealing with hedging transactions.
  Cause:
  The error can occur due to several reasons:
  
  Incorrect Hedge Category: The hedge category assigned to the money market transaction does not match the expected categories defined in the system.
  Configuration Issues: The hedge categories may not be properly configured in the system, or the transaction type may not be allowed for the specified hedge category.
  Data Entry Errors: There may be mistakes in the data entry for the transaction, such as incorrect assignment of hedge categories.
  Missing Customization: The system may not have the necessary customization to support the specific hedge category for the transaction type.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Hedge Category Configuration:
  
  Navigate to the configuration settings for hedge categories in SAP (Transaction code: SPRO).
  Ensure that the hedge category you are trying to use is correctly defined and active.
  
  
  
  Review Transaction Data:
  
  Go back to the money market transaction that triggered the error and verify the hedge category assigned.
  Make sure that the hedge category is valid for the type of transaction you are processing.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review the SAP documentation or help files related to Treasury and Risk Management to understand the valid combinations of transaction types and hedge categories.
  
  
  
  Adjust Transaction Type:
  
  If the hedge category is not appropriate for the transaction type, consider changing the transaction type or selecting a different hedge category that is valid.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the configuration and transaction data, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance. They may provide insights specific to your system configuration.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  SPRO: For configuration settings.
  FTR_CREATE: For creating financial transactions.
  FTR_EDIT: For editing financial transactions.
  
  
  
  Documentation: Review SAP Help Portal for detailed information on Treasury and Risk Management, especially regarding hedge accounting and money market transactions.
  
  
  User Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed, and solutions shared.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.