How To Fix TPM_TRAC1501 - Inconsistency betw. pos.change cat. and posting spec. for update type &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 501

• Message text: Inconsistency betw. pos.change cat. and posting spec. for update type &2

What causes this issue?

In the IMG activity <ZK><DS:SIMG.&V4&>Assign Update Types</></>, a
position change category that reduces the position component is
assigned to update type &V2&. However, according to the assigned
posting specifications &V3&, the change in the position is a debit
posting, which increases the position.
Position management procedure: &V1&

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message TPM_TRAC1501 - Inconsistency betw. pos.change cat. and posting spec. for update type &2 ?

  The SAP error message TPM_TRAC1501 indicates an inconsistency between the position change category and the posting specification for a specific update type in the context of Treasury and Risk Management (TRM) or Financial Instruments Management (FIM). This error typically arises during the processing of transactions related to financial instruments, such as derivatives or other treasury-related activities.
  Cause:
  
  Inconsistent Configuration: The position change category defined in the system does not match the expected posting specifications for the update type being processed. This can happen if there have been changes in configuration settings or if the system has not been properly updated after a change.
  Missing or Incorrect Mapping: The mapping between the position change categories and the corresponding posting specifications may be missing or incorrectly defined.
  Custom Development Issues: If there are custom developments or enhancements in the system, they may not align with the standard configurations, leading to inconsistencies.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration: Review the configuration settings for the position change categories and the posting specifications in the SAP system. Ensure that they are correctly defined and aligned with each other.
  
  Navigate to the relevant configuration settings in the SAP system (usually found in the SPRO transaction under Treasury and Risk Management).
  Verify that the position change categories are correctly assigned to the appropriate posting specifications.
  
  
  
  Update Mapping: If there are discrepancies in the mapping, update the mapping to ensure that the position change categories correspond correctly to the posting specifications for the relevant update types.
  
  
  Review Custom Code: If there are any custom developments, review the code to ensure that it adheres to the standard processes and does not introduce inconsistencies.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific error message for additional guidance and troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  Testing: After making changes, perform thorough testing to ensure that the issue is resolved and that there are no further inconsistencies.
  
  
  Contact SAP Support: If the issue persists after checking configurations and mappings, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance. Provide them with detailed information about the error, including the context in which it occurs.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes in SAP related to Treasury and Risk Management, such as TPM1, TPM2, TPM3, etc.
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide additional insights into similar issues.
  Community Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed, and solutions shared.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the inconsistency causing the TPM_TRAC1501 error in your SAP system.