How To Fix CACSRETMD032 - No retention agreement exists in standard contract &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CACSRETMD - Retention: Messages for Master Data

• Message number: 032

• Message text: No retention agreement exists in standard contract &1

What causes this issue?

No retention agreements are assigned to the
<DS:GLOS.87D0A65DBBFFD211BDF10004ACE6148F>standard commission contract
</> &V1& on effective time-spot &V2& and technical time-spot &V3&.

System Response

No further processing is possible.

How to fix this error?

Check Customizing of the standard commission contract &V1&.

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 CACSRETMD032 - No retention agreement exists in standard contract &1 ?

  The SAP error message CACSRETMD032 indicates that there is no retention agreement associated with the standard contract specified in the error message. This typically occurs in the context of SAP's Contract Accounts Receivable and Payable (FI-CA) module, particularly when dealing with retention agreements in contracts.
  Cause:
  
  
  Missing Retention Agreement: The primary cause of this error is that the system cannot find a retention agreement linked to the specified standard contract. This could be due to:
  
  The retention agreement was not created or was deleted.
  The contract was not properly configured to include a retention agreement.
  The retention agreement is not active or valid for the specified contract.
  
  
  
  Incorrect Contract Reference: The contract number referenced in the error message may be incorrect or may not exist in the system.
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the system that prevent the proper linking of retention agreements to contracts.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Retention Agreement:
  
  Verify if a retention agreement exists for the specified contract. You can do this by navigating to the relevant transaction in SAP (e.g., using transaction codes like CACSRET or CACS).
  If it does not exist, create a new retention agreement and link it to the contract.
  
  
  
  Verify Contract Details:
  
  Ensure that the contract number referenced in the error message is correct and exists in the system.
  Check if the contract is active and properly configured.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  If you have access to configuration settings, review the settings related to retention agreements and contracts in the SAP system. Ensure that the necessary configurations are in place to allow for the creation and linking of retention agreements.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on managing retention agreements and contracts.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as CACSRET (for managing retention agreements) and CACS (for contract management).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to retention agreements and contracts.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to view and manage contracts and retention agreements in the SAP system.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message CACSRETMD032 and ensure that your contracts are properly linked to retention agreements.