How To Fix TPM_THX1187 - Designation is not possible: planned dedesignation already exists on &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: TPM_THX1 - Treasury: Message Class for P-HA

• Message number: 187

• Message text: Designation is not possible: planned dedesignation already exists on &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message TPM_THX1187 - Designation is not possible: planned dedesignation already exists on &1 ?

  The SAP error message TPM_THX1187 indicates that there is an issue with the planned dedesignation of a financial instrument in the Treasury and Risk Management (TRM) module. Specifically, the error states that a planned dedesignation already exists for the specified object (indicated by &1).
  Cause:
  The error typically occurs when:
  
  There is an attempt to create a new dedesignation for a financial instrument that already has a planned dedesignation entry in the system.
  The system does not allow overlapping dedesignation entries for the same financial instrument, as this could lead to inconsistencies in the financial data.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Existing Dedesignation Entries:
  
  Navigate to the relevant transaction in SAP (e.g., transaction code TPM1 or TPM2 for managing financial instruments).
  Look for existing planned dedesignation entries for the financial instrument in question. You can use the object ID or other relevant identifiers to filter your search.
  
  
  
  Modify or Delete Existing Entries:
  
  If you find an existing planned dedesignation that conflicts with your new entry, you may need to either modify it or delete it, depending on your business requirements.
  Ensure that any changes made are in line with your organization's financial policies and procedures.
  
  
  
  Create New Dedesignation:
  
  After resolving any conflicts with existing entries, you can proceed to create the new planned dedesignation.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help files related to Treasury and Risk Management for additional context on dedesignation processes and restrictions.
  
  
  
  Seek Help from SAP Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue on your own, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes in SAP TRM, such as TPM1 (Create Financial Transaction), TPM2 (Change Financial Transaction), and TPM3 (Display Financial Transaction).
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance on handling dedesignation in TRM.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view and modify financial instrument entries in the system.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.