How To Fix CACSMD164 - Contract & only saved inactively

CACSMD164 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CACSMD - Message Texts for Master Data

• Message number: 164

• Message text: Contract & only saved inactively

What causes this issue?

Insufficient assignments and/or information for activating the
commission contract.

System Response

The contract is saved as inactive.

How to fix this error?

Enter the missing assignments and/or information. Afterwards,
reactivate the contract.

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.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CACSMD164 - Contract & only saved inactively ?

  The SAP error message CACSMD164 typically indicates that a contract has been saved in an inactive state. This can occur in the context of SAP Contract Accounts Receivable and Payable (FI-CA) or SAP Customer Activity Repository (CAR) when certain conditions are not met for the contract to be considered active.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incomplete Data: The contract may not have all the required fields filled out, which prevents it from being activated.
  Status Settings: The contract might be set to an inactive status due to specific business rules or settings in the system.
  Validation Rules: There may be validation rules in place that are not satisfied, leading to the contract being saved in an inactive state.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to activate the contract.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Required Fields: Review the contract for any missing mandatory fields and complete them.
  Review Status: Check the status of the contract and ensure it is set to active.