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Message type: E = Error
Message class: CMCB_MSG - Cash Budgeting Message Class
Message number: 487
Message text: Cannot remove the asssignment of payment control strategy
The characteristic values in one of the payment control rules have been
assigned. The payment control strategy cannot be edited to remove the
assignment.
The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.
Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.
CMCB_MSG487
- Cannot remove the asssignment of payment control strategy ?The SAP error message CMCB_MSG487, which states "Cannot remove the assignment of payment control strategy," typically occurs in the context of managing payment control strategies in SAP systems, particularly in the area of financial accounting or treasury management.
Cause:
This error usually arises due to one of the following reasons:
Active Assignments: The payment control strategy you are trying to remove is still actively assigned to one or more payment methods or other configurations. SAP does not allow the removal of a strategy that is currently in use.
Dependencies: There may be dependencies or links to other configurations or objects that prevent the removal of the payment control strategy.
Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to make changes to the payment control strategy.
System Lock: The system might be locked for changes due to ongoing processes or transactions that are using the payment control strategy.
Solution:
To resolve the error, you can follow these steps:
Check Assignments: Verify if the payment control strategy is assigned to any payment methods or other configurations. You can do this by navigating to the relevant configuration settings in SAP.
Remove Dependencies: If there are active assignments, you will need to remove or change those assignments before you can delete the payment control strategy. This may involve changing the payment method settings or other related configurations.
Review Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to modify payment control strategies. If not, contact your system administrator to obtain the required permissions.
Check for Locks: Investigate if there are any ongoing processes that might be locking the payment control strategy. You may need to wait until those processes are completed.
Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific instructions related to your version of SAP, as the steps may vary slightly depending on the system configuration.
Contact SAP Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
Related Information:
OBPM1
(for payment methods) and OBPM2
(for payment control strategies) to navigate the configuration settings.By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and take appropriate action to resolve it.
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