How To Fix /ACCGO/CAS_MSG850 - Counterparty stop settlement flag has been set, release not permitted

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /ACCGO/CAS_MSG -

• Message number: 850

• Message text: Counterparty stop settlement flag has been set, release not permitted

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /ACCGO/CAS_MSG850 - Counterparty stop settlement flag has been set, release not permitted ?

  The SAP error message /ACCGO/CAS_MSG850 indicates that a counterparty has a "stop settlement" flag set, which prevents any further settlement activities for that counterparty. This is typically related to financial transactions, such as those involving derivatives or other financial instruments, where the counterparty's ability to settle transactions has been restricted.
  Cause:
  
  
  Stop Settlement Flag: The primary cause of this error is that the counterparty in question has been flagged with a stop settlement status. This could be due to various reasons, such as:
  
  Regulatory issues.
  Credit risk concerns.
  Internal company policies.
  A decision made by the risk management team.
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the SAP system that enforce this restriction based on certain criteria.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Counterparty Status:
  
  Navigate to the relevant transaction in SAP to check the status of the counterparty.
  Look for the "stop settlement" flag in the counterparty master data.
  
  
  
  Remove the Stop Settlement Flag:
  
  If it is appropriate to do so, you can remove the stop settlement flag. This typically requires appropriate authorization and should be done in consultation with relevant stakeholders (e.g., risk management, compliance).
  To do this, go to the counterparty master data and uncheck the "stop settlement" option.
  
  
  
  Consult with Risk Management:
  
  If you are unsure why the flag was set or whether it should be removed, consult with your risk management or compliance team to understand the implications of changing this status.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  If the flag is being set automatically based on certain criteria, review the configuration settings in SAP to understand the rules that lead to this status being applied.
  
  
  
  Documentation:
  
  Ensure that any changes made are documented properly for audit and compliance purposes.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use specific transaction codes to access counterparty data, such as BP (Business Partner) or FSP0 (Display Financial Services).
  Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to counterparty settings.
  Audit Trail: Keep in mind that changes to counterparty flags may be subject to audit, so ensure that all changes are justified and documented.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional context or solutions related to this error message.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or refer to SAP documentation for further troubleshooting.