How To Fix THMHR_ADMIN831 - Hedging quantity must not be negative

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: THMHR_ADMIN - Messages for managing hedge relationships

• Message number: 831

• Message text: Hedging quantity must not be negative

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message THMHR_ADMIN831 - Hedging quantity must not be negative ?

  The SAP error message THMHR_ADMIN831 indicates that there is an issue with the hedging quantity in a transaction or configuration related to hedging in the Treasury and Risk Management (TRM) module. Specifically, the error states that the hedging quantity must not be negative, which means that the system has detected an attempt to enter a negative value for a quantity that should logically be zero or positive.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Data Entry: A user may have inadvertently entered a negative value for the hedging quantity in a transaction or during the configuration of a hedging relationship.
  System Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the hedging settings in the system that allow for negative values to be processed incorrectly.
  Data Migration Issues: If data has been migrated from another system, there may be inconsistencies or errors in the data that lead to negative values being present.
  Business Logic Errors: The business logic defined in the system may not be correctly handling certain scenarios, leading to negative values being calculated or entered.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Input Values: Review the transaction or configuration where the error occurred and ensure that all quantities are entered correctly. Make sure that the hedging quantity is set to a non-negative value.
  Review Configuration: Check the configuration settings for hedging in the Treasury and Risk Management module to ensure that they are set up correctly and do not allow for negative values.
  Data Validation: Implement validation checks in the system to prevent negative values from being entered in the future. This can include user exits or enhancements that check for valid input.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for guidance on the specific transaction or configuration you are working with to ensure compliance with expected input values.
  Contact Support: If the issue persists and you cannot identify the cause, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional context on how to resolve it.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes in the Treasury and Risk Management module, such as those used for managing hedging relationships (e.g., transaction codes for creating or modifying hedging instruments).
  User Training: Ensure that users involved in entering hedging transactions are adequately trained on the system and understand the importance of entering valid quantities.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.