How To Fix TPM_TRAC1118 - Grouping characteristics must be derived before acc. determination ref.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: TPM_TRAC1 - Treasury: Messages on Accounting Adaptor

• Message number: 118

• Message text: Grouping characteristics must be derived before acc. determination ref.

What causes this issue?

The sequence of rules is very important when creating derivation rules
for grouping characteristics and account assignment references. The
rules for deriving grouping characteristics must first be executed. Only
then can the rules for deriving account assignment references be
executed. The account assignment reference rules assume that the
grouping characteristics have already been determined.
You tried to change this sequence. This could cause errors in account
assignment reference determination.

System Response

The system does not allow you to move the rules.

How to fix this error?

Ensure that the rules for deriving grouping characteristics are executed
first. Only then can the rules for deriving account assignment
references be applied.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message TPM_TRAC1118 - Grouping characteristics must be derived before acc. determination ref. ?

  The SAP error message TPM_TRAC1118, which states "Grouping characteristics must be derived before acc. determination ref," typically occurs in the context of Treasury and Risk Management (TRM) when dealing with transaction processing, particularly in the area of financial instruments and hedge accounting.
  
  Cause:
  This error usually arises when the system is unable to derive the necessary grouping characteristics for a transaction before it attempts to perform account determination. Grouping characteristics are essential for the system to categorize transactions correctly and determine the appropriate accounts for posting. The failure to derive these characteristics can be due to several reasons, including:
  
  Missing Configuration: The necessary configuration for grouping characteristics may not be set up correctly in the system.
  Incomplete Data: The transaction data may be incomplete or missing key information required for deriving grouping characteristics.
  Incorrect Transaction Type: The transaction type being processed may not be configured to derive the necessary characteristics.
  Custom Logic: If there are custom