How To Fix TRS0412 - Source position is a short position

TRS0412 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: TRS0 - Messages for Reconciliation

• Message number: 412

• Message text: Source position is a short position

What causes this issue?

The source position is a short position. It is not defined how a short
position can be posted.

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

System Response

How to fix this error?

Possibly change the security transactions, which generate the short
positions, and assign another securities account.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message TRS0412 - Source position is a short position ?

  The SAP error message TRS0412, which states "Source position is a short position," typically occurs in the context of Treasury and Risk Management (TRM) when dealing with financial instruments, particularly in the area of position management.
  
  Cause:
  This error generally arises when there is an attempt to perform an operation (like a valuation or a transaction) on a position that is classified as a "short position." A short position means that the entity has sold a financial instrument that it does not own, expecting to buy it back at a lower price in the future. The error indicates that the system is unable to process the transaction because the source position does not meet the necessary criteria for the operation being attempted.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the TRS0412 error, consider the following steps:
  
  
  Check Position Type: Verify the type of position you are working with. Ensure that the operation you are trying to perform is appropriate