How To Fix THM_EXPOSURE204 - Assigned hedge volume must have the same sign as the available volume

THM_EXPOSURE204 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 204

• Message text: Assigned hedge volume must have the same sign as the available volume

What causes this issue?

Designated hedge volume must have the same sign as the available
volume.

System Response

The system cannot process a hedging relationship with incorrect signs.

How to fix this error?

When designating the hedge volume, verify that the sign (incoming or
outgoing) is the same as the sign of the available hedge volume.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message THM_EXPOSURE204 - Assigned hedge volume must have the same sign as the available volume ?

  The SAP error message THM_EXPOSURE204 indicates that there is a mismatch in the sign of the assigned hedge volume compared to the available volume in the context of hedge accounting or risk management within SAP Treasury and Risk Management (TRM) module. This error typically arises when you are trying to assign a hedge to an exposure, but the volumes (quantities) involved do not align in terms of their directional signs (positive or negative).
  
  Cause:
  
  Volume Mismatch: The assigned hedge volume is either positive or negative, while the available volume has the opposite sign. For example, if the available volume is positive (indicating a long position), the assigned hedge volume should also be positive.
  Incorrect Hedge Assignment: The hedge might have been incorrectly defined or assigned, leading to a sign mismatch.
  Data Entry Errors: Manual entry errors during the assignment of hedge volumes can lead to discrepancies in signs.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in