How To Fix CACSRETMD033 - Standard contract &1 contains more than one retention agreement

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 033

• Message text: Standard contract &1 contains more than one retention agreement

What causes this issue?

The <DS:GLOS.87D0A65DBBFFD211BDF10004ACE6148F>standard commission
contract</> &V1& contains more than one retention agreement on effective
time-spot &V2& and technical time-spot &V3& . However only one retention
agreement can be assigned to a standard contract.

System Response

No further processing is possible.

How to fix this error?

Check the Customizing of the standard 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 CACSRETMD033 - Standard contract &1 contains more than one retention agreement ?

  The SAP error message CACSRETMD033 indicates that a standard contract contains more than one retention agreement, which is not allowed in the system. This error typically arises in the context of contract management and retention agreements within SAP's Contract Accounts Receivable and Payable (FI-CA) module.
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that the system has detected multiple retention agreements linked to a single standard contract. In SAP, a standard contract should only be associated with one retention agreement at a time. Retention agreements are used to manage the retention of certain amounts from payments, and having multiple agreements can lead to confusion and inconsistencies in financial reporting and processing.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Review the Standard Contract: Check the standard contract referenced in the error message (indicated by &1). You can do this by navigating to the contract management area in SAP.
  
  
  Identify Retention Agreements: Look for all retention agreements that are linked to the standard contract. You can do this by checking the contract details or using transaction codes related to contract management.
  
  
  Remove or Consolidate Retention Agreements: 
  
  If you find multiple retention agreements, you will need to either remove the unnecessary ones or consolidate them into a single agreement, depending on your business requirements.
  If a retention agreement is no longer needed, you can delete it or unlink it from the contract.
  If consolidation is required, you may need to create a new retention agreement that encompasses the terms of the existing agreements.
  
  
  
  Save Changes: After making the necessary adjustments, save the changes to the standard contract.
  
  
  Test the Changes: After resolving the issue, try to perform the action that triggered the error again to ensure that the problem has been resolved.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as CACS_CONTRACT for contract management and CACS_RETENTION for managing retention agreements.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files for detailed information on managing contracts and retention agreements.
  User Roles and Permissions: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to modify contracts and retention agreements in the system.
  Consult with SAP Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the CACSRETMD033 error and ensure that your standard contracts are compliant with SAP's requirements regarding retention agreements.