How To Fix THM_EXPOSURE198 - You cannot change the currency of the hedge plan since exposures exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 198

• Message text: You cannot change the currency of the hedge plan since exposures exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message THM_EXPOSURE198 - You cannot change the currency of the hedge plan since exposures exist ?

  The SAP error message THM_EXPOSURE198 indicates that you are trying to change the currency of a hedge plan while there are existing exposures linked to that hedge plan. This is a common issue in SAP Treasury and Risk Management (TRM) when dealing with hedging instruments and their associated exposures.
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that the hedge plan is currently associated with one or more exposures (e.g., open positions, transactions, or contracts) that are denominated in a specific currency. Changing the currency of the hedge plan would create inconsistencies in the accounting and reporting of these exposures, which is why SAP prevents this action.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Review Existing Exposures: Check the exposures linked to the hedge plan. You can do this by navigating to the relevant transaction in SAP where you can view the hedge plan and its associated exposures.
  
  
  Clear or Adjust Exposures: If possible, you may need to clear or adjust the existing exposures before changing the currency of the hedge plan. This could involve:
  
  Closing or settling the exposures.
  Reclassifying or transferring the exposures to a different hedge plan that uses the desired currency.
  
  
  
  Change Currency After Clearing Exposures: Once you have cleared or adjusted the exposures, you should be able to change the currency of the hedge plan without encountering the error.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: If you are unsure about how to proceed with clearing or adjusting exposures, refer to the SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for guidance specific to your organization's configuration.
  
  
  Testing: After making the necessary changes, test the process in a development or test environment to ensure that the changes do not lead to further issues.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes in SAP for managing hedge plans and exposures, such as:
  
  TPM1: Create Hedge Plan
  TPM2: Change Hedge Plan
  TPM3: Display Hedge Plan
  TPM4: Manage Exposures
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for additional insights or patches that may address specific issues.
  
  
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to hedge plans and exposures.
  
  
  Training and Documentation: Consider training sessions or reviewing documentation on SAP Treasury and Risk Management to better understand how hedge plans and exposures work together.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and successfully change the currency of the hedge plan.