How To Fix CACS_STDCTR853 - No agreement types exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CACS_STDCTR - Standard contract: Messages for standard contract

• Message number: 853

• Message text: No agreement types exist

What causes this issue?

Table TCACS_AGR has no entries. <ZH>No</> conversion is possible without
agreement types.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CACS_STDCTR853 - No agreement types exist ?

  The SAP error message CACS_STDCTR853 indicates that there are no agreement types defined in the system for the specific context in which you are trying to perform an operation. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP Contract Accounts Receivable and Payable (FI-CA) or SAP Customer Activity Repository (CAR) when you are trying to create or process agreements.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The most common cause of this error is that the necessary agreement types have not been configured in the system. This could be due to a lack of setup during the implementation phase or changes in business processes that were not reflected in the system configuration.
  Authorization Issues: In some cases, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or create agreement types.
  Incorrect Transaction Code: The error may also occur if the transaction code being used is not appropriate for the operation being performed.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Navigate to the configuration settings for agreement types in the SAP system. This can typically be found under the following path:
  
  SPRO > SAP Reference IMG > Financial Accounting > Contract Accounts Receivable and Payable > Basic Functions > Agreement Types.
  
  
  Ensure that the necessary agreement types are defined and active. If they are missing, you will need to create them based on your business requirements.
  
  
  
  Create Agreement Types:
  
  If no agreement types exist, you can create new ones by following the configuration steps in the above path. Make sure to define the necessary parameters for the agreement types.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Verify that the user has the appropriate authorizations to access and manage agreement types. This can be done by checking the user roles and authorizations in the SAP system.
  
  
  
  Use Correct Transaction:
  
  Ensure that you are using the correct transaction code for the operation you are trying to perform. Refer to the documentation or consult with your SAP administrator if you are unsure.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review the SAP documentation or help files related to agreement types and the specific module you are working with for additional guidance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes related to agreement types, such as FQZ1 (Create Agreement) or FQZ2 (Change Agreement).
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for additional troubleshooting steps or patches that may address the issue.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the configuration and authorizations, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message CACS_STDCTR853 and successfully manage agreement types in your SAP system.