How To Fix TPM_TRL062 - Short position in accounting code &1, val. area &2, ID No. &4, date &3

TPM_TRL062 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: TPM_TRL - Messages Class Treasury Ledger

• Message number: 062

• Message text: Short position in accounting code &1, val. area &2, ID No. &4, date &3

What causes this issue?

A position in accounting code &V1&, valuation area &V2&, is short on
&V3&.

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_TRL062 - Details

• The SAP error message TPM_TRL062 indicates that there is a short position in a specific accounting code and valuation area for a given ID number and date. This error typically arises in the context of Treasury and Risk Management (TRM) when dealing with financial instruments, such as derivatives or other financial transactions.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Short Position: The error suggests that there is a discrepancy in the accounting records where the system expects a certain position (e.g., a long position) but finds a short position instead. This could be due to:
  
  Incorrectly entered transactions.
  Missing or incomplete postings.
  Mismatched valuation areas or accounting codes.
  Incorrectly configured settings in the system.
  
  
  
  Valuation Area Issues: The valuation area specified in the error message may not have the correct settings or may not be properly linked to the accounting code.
  
  
  Date Issues: The date specified in the error may relate to a period where transactions have not been properly recorded or where the