How To Fix CACS_STDAGR117 - Liability agreement &1: Rule &1 that was found is not a liability type

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CACS_STDAGR - Standard contract: Messages for standard agreement

• Message number: 117

• Message text: Liability agreement &1: Rule &1 that was found is not a liability type

What causes this issue?

For <DS:GLOS.7B2FA01205DDD31184080004ACA6E0D1>liability agreement</>
&v1& rule &v4&(&v3&) was found. However, this rule is <ZH>not </>a
liability type.

System Response

Depending on the settings in the standard contract, this rule is ignored
or the process ends with errors.

How to fix this error?

There is an error in the configuration of Incentive and Commission
Management. Contract your system administrator for a solution to the
problem.

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 CACS_STDAGR117 - Liability agreement &1: Rule &1 that was found is not a liability type ?

  The SAP error message CACS_STDAGR117 indicates that there is an issue with a liability agreement in the SAP system. Specifically, the error states that the rule associated with the liability agreement is not recognized as a liability type. This can occur in the context of SAP's Contract Accounts Receivable and Payable (FI-CA) or in the context of SAP's Customer Activity Management (CACS).
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Rule Configuration: The rule defined in the liability agreement may not be set up correctly or may not be classified as a liability type in the system.
  Missing or Incorrect Master Data: The master data related to the liability agreement or the rules may be incomplete or incorrectly maintained.
  Customizations or Enhancements: If there have been custom developments or enhancements in the system, they may not align with the standard configurations, leading to this error.
  Version or Upgrade Issues: If the system has been recently upgraded or patched, there may be inconsistencies in the configuration that need to be addressed.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Rule Configuration: 
  
  Navigate to the configuration settings for liability agreements and verify that the rule in question is correctly defined as a liability type.
  Ensure that the rule is active and properly linked to the liability agreement.
  
  
  
  Review Master Data:
  
  Check the master data for the liability agreement and ensure that all required fields are filled out correctly.
  Validate that the associated rules are correctly assigned to the relevant liability types.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to the specific error message for any additional guidance or known issues.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  If changes are made, test the liability agreement in a development or quality assurance environment before applying changes to the production system.
  
  
  
  Seek Support:
  
  If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support or consulting with an SAP expert who can provide deeper insights into the configuration and potential issues.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as CACS for Customer Activity Management or FI-CA for Contract Accounts Receivable and Payable.
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to CACS_STDAGR117 for any patches or updates that may address this specific error.
  Community Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed, and solutions shared.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.