How To Fix VAL052 - Foreign curr. val.: Only variation margin can be valuated for future

VAL052 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 052

• Message text: Foreign curr. val.: Only variation margin can be valuated for future

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VAL052 - Foreign curr. val.: Only variation margin can be valuated for future ?

  The SAP error message VAL052, which states "Foreign curr. val.: Only variation margin can be valuated for future," typically occurs in the context of financial transactions involving futures contracts or derivatives. This error indicates that the system is trying to perform a valuation on a future contract that is not allowed, except for the variation margin.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Valuation Type: The system is set to perform a valuation on a future contract that is not configured to allow for such a valuation, except for the variation margin.
  
  Configuration Issues: The settings in the SAP system for the valuation of futures may not be correctly configured, leading to this error.
  Data Entry Errors: There may be incorrect or incomplete data entered for the futures contract that is causing the valuation process to fail.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Valuation Settings: Review the configuration settings for the valuation of futures in the SAP system. Ensure that the valuation type is set