How To Fix TPM_THX1188 - Dedesignation is not possible: planned designation already exists on &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 188

• Message text: Dedesignation is not possible: planned designation already exists on &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message TPM_THX1188 - Dedesignation is not possible: planned designation already exists on &1 ?

  The SAP error message TPM_THX1188 indicates that a planned designation already exists for the specified object (denoted by &1 in the error message). This typically occurs in the context of Treasury and Risk Management (TRM) when you are trying to change or "dedesignate" a financial instrument or transaction that has an existing planned designation.
  Cause:
  The error arises because the system has detected that there is already a planned designation associated with the object you are trying to modify. This can happen in scenarios such as:
  
  Attempting to change the designation of a financial transaction that has already been planned.
  Trying to remove or change a designation when the system expects a specific designation to be in place.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Existing Designations: Review the existing planned designations for the object in question. You can do this by navigating to the relevant transaction in SAP and checking the details of the financial instrument or transaction.
  
  
  Remove or Modify Existing Designation: If you need to change the designation, you may need to first remove or modify the existing planned designation. This can typically be done through the same transaction where you encountered the error.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to the SAP documentation or help files related to Treasury and Risk Management for specific instructions on how to manage designations.
  
  
  Use Transaction Codes: Depending on your SAP version, you may use specific transaction codes (like TPM1, TPM2, etc.) to manage designations and planned designations.
  
  
  Check for Dependencies: Ensure that there are no dependencies or linked transactions that might be preventing the change. Sometimes, other transactions or processes may be linked to the designation you are trying to change.
  
  
  Contact Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert who can provide more tailored assistance based on your specific configuration and setup.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional context.
  Transaction Documentation: Review the documentation for the specific transaction you are using to understand the rules and constraints around designations.
  User Forums: Consider searching or posting in SAP community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and take appropriate action to resolve it.