How To Fix THM_EXPOSURE211 - Product category &1 is not permitted

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 211

• Message text: Product category &1 is not permitted

What causes this issue?

You entered a transaction with an invalid product category. Allowed are
only categories <ZH>Intrest rate instrument</> or <ZH>Swap</>.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Enter a transaction from one of these categories.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message THM_EXPOSURE211 - Product category &1 is not permitted ?

  The SAP error message THM_EXPOSURE211 indicates that a specific product category (denoted by &1) is not permitted in the context of the transaction or operation you are trying to perform. This error typically arises in the context of Treasury and Risk Management (TRM) or related modules where product categories are defined and managed.
  Cause:
  
  Configuration Issue: The product category may not be configured correctly in the system. It could be that the category is not allowed for the specific transaction type you are trying to execute.
  Authorization: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to use the specified product category.
  Master Data Settings: The product category might not be set up in the master data for the relevant financial instruments or transactions.
  Business Rules: There may be business rules or restrictions in place that prevent the use of certain product categories in specific contexts.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for Treasury and Risk Management in SAP.
  Verify that the product category in question is correctly defined and allowed for the transaction type you are working with.
  
  
  
  Review Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and use the specified product category.
  You may need to consult with your SAP security team to review and adjust user roles and permissions.
  
  
  
  Master Data Review:
  
  Check the master data settings for the product category. Ensure that it is properly set up and linked to the relevant financial instruments.
  If necessary, create or modify the master data to include the product category.
  
  
  
  Consult Business Rules:
  
  Review any business rules or policies that may restrict the use of certain product categories.
  If the product category is indeed restricted, you may need to consult with your business process owner to determine if an exception can be made or if an alternative product category should be used.
  
  
  
  Error Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or support notes related to the error message THM_EXPOSURE211 for additional insights or updates that may pertain to your specific version of SAP.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes in SAP that pertain to Treasury and Risk Management, such as transaction codes for managing product categories or financial instruments.
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to THM_EXPOSURE211 in the SAP Support Portal for any patches or updates that may address this issue.
  User Forums: Consider checking SAP community forums or user groups for discussions related to this error, as other users may have encountered and resolved similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement the necessary solutions to resolve it.