How To Fix VAL811 - Position management procedure &1 has invalid position mgmt category

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 811

• Message text: Position management procedure &1 has invalid position mgmt category

What causes this issue?

You want to record an impairment for a position with position management
procedure &V1&.
An impairment can only be recorded for positions with the position
management category Securities/Loans/Money Market (without index-linked
bonds) or Index-Linked Bonds. This is not the case for position
management procedure &V1&.

System Response

Processing is terminated.

How to fix this error?

Define a valid position management procedure for this 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.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VAL811 - Position management procedure &1 has invalid position mgmt category ?

  The SAP error message VAL811 indicates that there is an issue with the position management procedure in the context of position management categories. This error typically arises when the system encounters an invalid or unrecognized position management category associated with a specific position management procedure.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Configuration: The position management category assigned to the position management procedure is not valid or does not exist in the system.
  Missing Customization: The necessary configuration for the position management procedure may not have been set up correctly in the system.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data related to position management, such as missing entries in the relevant tables.
  Transport Issues: If the configuration was transported from another system, there may have been issues during the transport process that led to missing or incorrect data.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for position management in SAP (Transaction code: SPRO).
  Navigate to the relevant section for defining position management procedures and categories.
  Ensure that the position management category assigned to the procedure is valid and correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Validate Entries:
  
  Use transaction codes like SE11 or SE16 to check the relevant database tables (e.g., T77S0 for position management) to ensure that the entries for position management categories and procedures are correct and complete.
  
  
  
  Correct Assignment:
  
  If you find that the position management category is incorrect, update the assignment to a valid category that exists in the system.
  
  
  
  Transport Check:
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, check the transport logs for any errors or warnings that might indicate problems with the configuration.
  Re-import the transport if necessary, ensuring that all dependencies are included.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to position management for any specific guidelines or updates that may address this issue.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, test the position management procedure to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. You can search for VAL811 in the SAP Support Portal.
  Community Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed.
  SAP Help Portal: Refer to the SAP Help Portal for detailed documentation on position management and related configuration settings.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with an SAP Basis or functional consultant who specializes in position management for further assistance.