How To Fix CMS_ARC004 - Collateral agreement &1 of type &2 is blocked

CMS_ARC004 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CMS_ARC - Archiving Message Class

• Message number: 004

• Message text: Collateral agreement &1 of type &2 is blocked

What causes this issue?

You want to create or change data for collateral agreement &V1&. The
data related to collateral agreement &V1& may include personal data and
is blocked.

System Response

The system does not display any data related to collateral agreement
&V1& to protect personal data. You cannot create or change data for this
collateral agreement.

How to fix this error?

If you are sure that you want to create or change data for collateral
agreement &V1&, select the <LS>Unblock</> checkbox in the
<ZK>Block/Unblock CMS Entity</> report. From the <ZK>SAP Easy Access</>
menu, choose <LS>Collateral Management -> Archving -> Block/Unblock CMS
Entity</>.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CMS_ARC004 - Collateral agreement &1 of type &2 is blocked ?

  The SAP error message CMS_ARC004 indicates that a collateral agreement is blocked, which prevents certain operations from being performed on it. This error typically arises in the context of SAP's Credit Management or Collateral Management modules, where collateral agreements are used to manage and secure financial transactions.
  
  Cause:
  The error message "Collateral agreement &1 of type &2 is blocked" can be caused by several factors, including:
  
  Manual Blocking: The collateral agreement may have been manually blocked by a user due to various reasons, such as compliance issues or internal policies.
  System Configuration: Certain system settings or configurations may automatically block collateral agreements under specific conditions (e.g., credit limit exceeded).
  Status Changes: The status of the collateral agreement may have changed due to business processes, leading to it being marked as blocked.
  Data Integrity Issues: There may be inconsistencies or issues with the data related to the collateral agreement that trigger the block.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you