How To Fix VAL217 - &1 Sec. data (sec. account, price type etc) not filled for contract &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 217

• Message text: &1 Sec. data (sec. account, price type etc) not filled for contract &2

What causes this issue?

In the case of loan contracts, no entries are permitted in the fields
for securities.

System Response

Your entries are not saved.

How to fix this error?

Delete any values from the following fields:
Securities account
Price type
Portfolio
Securities account group
Treasury price
Quotation currency

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 VAL217 - &1 Sec. data (sec. account, price type etc) not filled for contract &2 ?

  The SAP error message VAL217 indicates that certain required fields related to security data (such as security account, price type, etc.) are not filled in for a specific contract. This error typically occurs in the context of financial transactions, particularly in the areas of asset management, investment management, or securities processing.
  Cause:
  The error is triggered when the system expects certain security-related data to be populated for a contract, but it finds that these fields are empty or not properly filled. This can happen due to:
  
  Incomplete Contract Setup: The contract may not have been fully configured, leading to missing security data.
  Data Migration Issues: If data was migrated from another system, some fields may not have been populated correctly.
  User Input Error: Users may have overlooked entering required information when creating or modifying the contract.
  Configuration Issues: The system configuration may not align with the requirements for the specific type of contract being processed.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the VAL217 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Contract Details: Review the contract associated with the error (contract &2) to ensure that all required fields related to security data are filled in. This includes:
  
  Security account
  Price type
  Any other relevant fields
  
  
  
  Update Missing Information: If you find that any of the required fields are empty, fill them in with the appropriate data. This may involve:
  
  Accessing the contract in the relevant SAP module (e.g., SAP Investment Management or SAP Treasury).
  Editing the contract to include the missing security data.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration: If the issue persists, check the configuration settings in the SAP system to ensure that they are set up correctly for the type of contracts you are working with. This may involve consulting with your SAP administrator or functional consultant.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on the fields required for the type of contract you are dealing with.
  
  
  Testing: After making the necessary updates, test the transaction again to ensure that the error has been resolved.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Depending on your SAP version and module, you may use transaction codes like SE38 (for executing reports), SE11 (for data dictionary), or specific transaction codes related to contract management.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. SAP Notes can provide additional context or solutions.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary permissions to edit contracts and fill in security data.
  
  If the problem continues after following these steps, it may be beneficial to engage with SAP support or your internal IT team for further assistance.