How To Fix THM_EXPOSURE161 - Enter a risk category

THM_EXPOSURE161 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 161

• Message text: Enter a risk category

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message THM_EXPOSURE161 - Enter a risk category ?

  The SAP error message THM_EXPOSURE161 typically indicates that a risk category must be specified in the context of a transaction or process related to Treasury and Risk Management (TRM) in SAP. This error often arises when a user attempts to create or modify a transaction that requires a risk category, but none has been provided.
  
  Cause:
  The error occurs because:
  
  The system expects a risk category to be defined for the transaction you are trying to execute.
  The risk category is a mandatory field in the relevant transaction or document type.
  The configuration for risk categories may not be set up correctly in the system.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check the Transaction: Ensure that you are entering the transaction correctly and that you have filled in all required fields, including the risk category.
  
  
  Enter a Risk Category: If the field for the risk category is available, make sure to select or enter