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Message type: E = Error
Message class: THM_EXPOSURE - E-Hedge Accounting: Exposure
Message number: 177
Message text: Transaction activity &1 only permitted for exchange rate risk
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THM_EXPOSURE177
- Transaction activity &1 only permitted for exchange rate risk ?The SAP error message THM_EXPOSURE177 indicates that a specific transaction activity is only permitted for exchange rate risk. This error typically arises in the context of Treasury and Risk Management (TRM) within SAP, particularly when dealing with financial instruments and risk management activities.
Cause:
The error occurs when a user attempts to perform a transaction that is not allowed for the specified transaction activity. This could be due to:
- Incorrect Transaction Type: The transaction type being used is not configured to handle the specific risk type (in this case, exchange rate risk).
- Configuration Issues: The system may not be properly configured to allow the transaction for the specified risk type.
- User Authorization: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to perform the transaction for the specified risk type.
Solution:
To resolve the error, consider the following steps:
Check Transaction Type: Ensure that the transaction type you are trying to use is indeed meant for exchange rate risk. You may need to consult your SAP configuration or documentation to verify this.
Review Configuration:
- Go to the configuration settings in SAP for Treasury and Risk Management.
- Check the settings for transaction types and ensure that they are correctly set up to handle exchange rate risk.
- If necessary, adjust the configuration to allow the transaction type for the intended risk.
User Authorizations:
- Verify that the user has the appropriate authorizations to perform the transaction.
- If not, work with your SAP security team to grant the necessary permissions.
Consult Documentation: Review SAP documentation or help resources related to Treasury and Risk Management for any specific guidelines or requirements regarding transaction activities and risk types.
Testing: After making any changes, conduct tests to ensure that the transaction can be processed without errors.
Related Information:
If the problem persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to reach out to your SAP support team or consult with an SAP expert for further assistance.
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