How To Fix THM_EXPOSURE055 - Lower limit must be positive

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: THM_EXPOSURE - E-Hedge Accounting: Exposure

• Message number: 055

• Message text: Lower limit must be positive

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message THM_EXPOSURE055 - Lower limit must be positive ?

  The SAP error message THM_EXPOSURE055: Lower limit must be positive typically occurs in the context of Treasury and Risk Management (TRM) when dealing with exposure limits or risk management settings. This error indicates that a lower limit defined for a particular exposure or risk parameter is set to a non-positive value (zero or negative), which is not acceptable in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The lower limit for an exposure or risk parameter has been set incorrectly in the configuration settings.
  Data Entry Error: During the creation or modification of exposure limits, a user may have inadvertently entered a zero or negative value.
  System Validation: The system has built-in validations that prevent the use of non-positive values for certain parameters, leading to this error.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration Settings:
  
  Navigate to the relevant configuration settings in the SAP system where exposure limits are defined.
  Ensure that all lower limits are set to positive values. If you find any that are zero or negative, update them to a valid positive number.
  
  
  
  Review Data Entries:
  
  If the error occurred during a specific transaction, review the data entered for that transaction.
  Correct any fields that may have been incorrectly filled with zero or negative values.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources related to Treasury and Risk Management for guidance on setting exposure limits correctly.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the transaction or configuration again to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  User Training:
  
  If this error is a recurring issue, consider providing additional training to users on how to correctly enter and manage exposure limits.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional context or fixes.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with transaction codes related to Treasury and Risk Management, such as:
  
  TPM1: Manage Exposure Limits
  TPM2: Manage Risk Management Settings
  
  
  Support: If the issue persists after checking configurations and data entries, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the THM_EXPOSURE055 error and ensure that your exposure limits are correctly configured in the SAP system.