How To Fix CACSMD164 - Contract & only saved inactively

SAP Error Message - Details

• 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. If it is inactive, determine the reason and change it if appropriate.
  Validation Rules: Investigate any validation rules that may be preventing the contract from being activated. This may involve consulting with your SAP functional team or reviewing configuration settings.
  User Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary permissions to create and activate contracts. If not, contact your SAP security team to adjust the authorizations.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files for specific details related to the error message and the context in which it occurs.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as CACSMD for contract management.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the CACSMD164 error and take appropriate action to resolve it.