How To Fix THM_CENTRAL217 - Select an assessment type for the effectiveness test

THM_CENTRAL217 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 217

• Message text: Select an assessment type for the effectiveness test

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message THM_CENTRAL217 - Select an assessment type for the effectiveness test ?

  The SAP error message THM_CENTRAL217 indicates that an assessment type for the effectiveness test has not been selected. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP's Treasury and Risk Management module, particularly when dealing with hedge effectiveness testing.
  
  Cause:
  The error arises when you attempt to execute a transaction or process that requires an assessment type for effectiveness testing, but none has been specified. This can happen due to:
  
  
  Configuration Issues: The assessment type may not be configured in the system.
  Missing Data: The necessary data for the effectiveness test may not have been entered or saved correctly.
  User Input Error: The user may have overlooked selecting the assessment type in the relevant screen.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Navigate to the configuration settings for the effectiveness test in the SAP system.
  Ensure that the assessment types are defined correctly. You can do this by going to the relevant customizing transaction (usually in SPRO)