How To Fix THM_EXPOSURE205 - Assigned derivative vol. must have the same sign as the available volume

THM_EXPOSURE205 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 205

• Message text: Assigned derivative vol. must have the same sign as the available volume

What causes this issue?

Designated derivative volume must have the same sign as the available
volume of the derivative.

System Response

The system cannot process a hedging relationship with incorrect signs.

How to fix this error?

When designating the derivative volume, verify that the sign (incoming
or outgoing) is the same as the sign of the available derivative
volume. This should also be the opposite of the sign of the hedged
item; the hedging instrument should offset the hedged item with
opposing signs.

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

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message THM_EXPOSURE205 - Assigned derivative vol. must have the same sign as the available volume ?

  The SAP error message THM_EXPOSURE205 indicates that there is a mismatch in the sign of the assigned derivative volume compared to the available volume in the context of exposure management in SAP Treasury and Risk Management (TRM). This error typically arises when you are trying to assign a derivative to a transaction or exposure, and the volumes (quantities) involved do not align in terms of their directional signs (positive or negative).
  
  Cause:
  
  Volume Mismatch: The assigned derivative volume (e.g., a hedge or financial instrument) has a different sign than the available volume of the underlying exposure. For example, if the available volume is positive (indicating a long position), the assigned derivative volume should also be positive (or vice versa for a short position).
  Incorrect Data Entry: There may have been an error in data entry when inputting the volumes for the derivatives or the underlying exposures.
  
  Configuration Issues: There could be configuration settings in