How To Fix TPM_AD218 - Customizing: No grouping term defined for position &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: TPM_AD - Treasury: Accrual/Deferral of Profits

• Message number: 218

• Message text: Customizing: No grouping term defined for position &1

What causes this issue?

The position &V1& uses compound interest calculation.
In the case of a compound interest calculation, you must define a
grouping term in the configuration for accrual/deferral function.
INCLUDE DIFF_VALUE_DESCRIPTION OBJECT DOKU ID TX

System Response

The accrual/deferral cannot be performed.

How to fix this error?

Define a grouping term in the configuration step <LS>Assign Update Types
for Accrual/Deferral</> available under <LS>Manage Your Solution ->
Configure Your Solution -> Finance -> Treasury and Risk Management ->
Settings for Update Types</>.

What causes this issue?

The position &V1& uses compound interest calculation.
In the case of a compound interest calculation, you must define a
grouping term in Customizing for the accrual/deferral function.
INCLUDE DIFF_VALUE_DESCRIPTION OBJECT DOKU ID TX

System Response

The accrual/deferral cannot be performed.

How to fix this error?

Define a grouping term in the Customizing of the <LS>Transaction Manager
</> under <LS>Assign Update Types for Accrual/Deferral</>.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message TPM_AD218 - Customizing: No grouping term defined for position &1 ?

  The SAP error message TPM_AD218 indicates that there is no grouping term defined for a specific position in the context of Treasury and Risk Management (TRM) or similar modules. This error typically arises when the system is trying to process a transaction or a position that requires a grouping term, but none has been configured.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The most common cause of this error is that the necessary customizing settings for grouping terms have not been defined in the system.
  Incorrect Position Data: The position for which the grouping term is being requested may not have been set up correctly or may be missing required attributes.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the master data or transaction data that prevent the system from finding the appropriate grouping term.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Customizing Settings:
  
  Navigate to the customizing settings for Treasury and Risk Management.
  Ensure that the grouping terms are defined for the relevant positions. This can typically be found under the path: 
  
  SPRO > Financial Supply Chain Management > Treasury and Risk Management > Transaction Manager > Define Grouping Terms.
  
  
  Make sure that the grouping term is correctly assigned to the relevant position type.
  
  
  
  Review Position Data:
  
  Check the position data for the specific position indicated in the error message (position &1).
  Ensure that all required fields and attributes are filled out correctly.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Run any available consistency checks or reports to identify any discrepancies in the master data or transaction data.
  Correct any inconsistencies that may be causing the error.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for additional guidance on configuring grouping terms and understanding their role in the transaction processing.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the configuration and data, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance. They may provide insights specific to your system configuration or version.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes that may help in navigating the configuration settings, such as SPRO for customizing and TPM1 for transaction management.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message, as they may provide specific fixes or patches that address known issues.
  User Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed, and solutions shared.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the TPM_AD218 error in your SAP system.