How To Fix VAL040 - Product category &1 is not supported by margin/swap accrual

VAL040 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VAL - Treasury: Messages for General Valuation

• Message number: 040

• Message text: Product category &1 is not supported by margin/swap accrual

What causes this issue?

The position for which a swap/margin accrual is to be carried out is of
product category &V1&. However, this product category is not supported
by the swap/margin accrual step.

System Response

The swap/margin accrual step does not contribute to valuation of the
position.

How to fix this error?

Assign an appropriate position management procedure to the position.

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 VAL040 - Product category &1 is not supported by margin/swap accrual ?

  The SAP error message VAL040 indicates that the product category specified (represented by &1) is not supported for margin or swap accrual calculations. This error typically arises in the context of financial transactions, particularly in the areas of margin management and accrual accounting.
  
  Cause:
  
  Unsupported Product Category: The product category you are trying to use for margin or swap accrual is not configured in the system to support these calculations.
  
  Configuration Issues: The relevant configuration settings in the SAP system may not include the specified product category for margin or swap accrual.
  Data Entry Errors: There may be a mistake in the data entry where an incorrect product category is being referenced.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Product Category Configuration:
  
  Navigate to the configuration settings in SAP (usually in the customizing transaction SPRO).
  Verify that the product category in question is set up correctly for margin and swap accrual. This may involve checking the settings under Financial Supply Chain Management (FSCM)