How To Fix TPM_THX1288 - Critical term match is usually only correct for CFH

TPM_THX1288 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 288

• Message text: Critical term match is usually only correct for CFH

What causes this issue?

The effectiveness test method category (critical term match method) is
only permitted for the cash flow hedging relationship scenario.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

TPM_THX1288 - Details

• The SAP error message TPM_THX1288, which states "Critical term match is usually only correct for CFH," typically occurs in the context of Treasury and Risk Management (TRM) within SAP, particularly when dealing with financial instruments and transactions.
  
  Cause:
  This error message is often related to the configuration or data setup in the Treasury module, particularly when dealing with cash flow hedges (CFH). The critical term match (CTM) is a method used to assess the effectiveness of hedging relationships. The error suggests that the system has encountered a situation where the critical term match is not applicable or is incorrectly configured for the specific transaction or financial instrument being processed.
  Possible Causes:
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The hedging relationship may not be set up correctly in the system.
  Data Mismatch: There may be discrepancies between the hedged item and the hedging instrument, such as differences in terms, notional amounts, or currencies.
  Inappropriate Use of CTM: The critical term match