How To Fix THM_EXPOSURE218 - Start date of HR &1 must be >= End of Term &2 of hedging instrument &3

THM_EXPOSURE218 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 218

• Message text: Start date of HR &1 must be >= End of Term &2 of hedging instrument &3

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message THM_EXPOSURE218 - Start date of HR &1 must be >= End of Term &2 of hedging instrument &3 ?

  The SAP error message THM_EXPOSURE218 indicates that there is a date inconsistency in the hedging instrument configuration. Specifically, the error states that the start date of the HR (Hedging Relationship) must be greater than or equal to the end date of the term of the hedging instrument.
  
  Cause:
  This error typically arises in the context of financial hedging instruments where the dates of the hedging relationship (HR) do not align correctly with the dates of the underlying hedging instrument. The specific causes can include:
  
  Incorrect Date Entry: The start date of the hedging relationship has been entered incorrectly, making it earlier than the end date of the hedging instrument.
  Hedging Instrument Configuration: The hedging instrument may have been set up with an end date that is earlier than the intended start date of the hedging relationship.
  Data Migration Issues: If data has been migrated from another system, there may be inconsistencies in the date formats