How To Fix TPM_THX1520 - Designation category &1 not allowed for FX swap transaction

TPM_THX1520 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 520

• Message text: Designation category &1 not allowed for FX swap transaction

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message TPM_THX1520 - Designation category &1 not allowed for FX swap transaction ?

  The SAP error message TPM_THX1520, which states "Designation category &1 not allowed for FX swap transaction," typically occurs in the context of Treasury and Risk Management (TRM) when dealing with foreign exchange (FX) swap transactions. This error indicates that the designation category specified for the transaction is not valid for the type of transaction being processed.
  
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Designation Category: The designation category specified in the transaction does not match the allowed categories for FX swap transactions. Each transaction type in SAP has specific designation categories that are permissible.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the SAP system that restrict the use of certain designation categories for FX swaps.
  Data Entry Error: The user may have mistakenly entered an incorrect designation category when creating or modifying the transaction.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Designation Category: Verify the designation category being used for the FX swap transaction. Ensure that it is one of the allowed categories for this