How To Fix TRS0036 - External securities acct &1 already has a position for ID number &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: TRS0 - Messages for Reconciliation

• Message number: 036

• Message text: External securities acct &1 already has a position for ID number &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message TRS0036 - External securities acct &1 already has a position for ID number &2 ?

  The SAP error message TRS0036 indicates that there is an issue with external securities accounts in the Treasury and Risk Management module. Specifically, it means that the external securities account (identified by &1) already has a position for the specified ID number (&2). This typically occurs when you are trying to create or update a position in an external securities account that already has an existing position for the same security.
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Position: The most common cause of this error is that there is already a position recorded in the system for the same security ID in the specified external securities account.
  Incorrect Data Entry: There may be a mistake in the data entry, such as trying to create a new position for a security that is already present.
  System Configuration: There could be issues with the configuration of the external securities account or the way positions are managed in the system.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Existing Positions: Review the existing positions in the external securities account to confirm whether a position for the specified ID number already exists. You can do this by navigating to the relevant transaction in SAP that allows you to view positions.
  Update Existing Position: If a position already exists and you need to make changes, consider updating the existing position instead of trying to create a new one.
  Delete Duplicate Position: If the existing position is incorrect or a duplicate, you may need to delete it before creating a new one. Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to perform this action.
  Consult Documentation: Review the SAP documentation or help files related to Treasury and Risk Management for more specific guidance on handling positions and external securities accounts.
  Contact Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with SAP support for further assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes in SAP for managing securities, such as TRM1 (Manage Securities) or TRM2 (Display Securities).
  Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view and modify positions in the external securities account.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the TRS0036 error and take appropriate action to resolve it.