How To Fix CMS_CAG010 - Collateral agreement type cannot be deleted; see long text

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CMS_CAG - Message Class for Collateral Agreement

• Message number: 010

• Message text: Collateral agreement type cannot be deleted; see long text

What causes this issue?

The collateral agreement type that you are trying to delete, has
existing collateral agreements assigned to it.You can delete an
agreement type only if there are no collateral agreements assigned to
it.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

If you still want to delete the collateral agreement type, you must
first delete the collateral agreements assigned to the collateral
agreement type.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CMS_CAG010 - Collateral agreement type cannot be deleted; see long text ?

  The SAP error message CMS_CAG010 indicates that a collateral agreement type cannot be deleted. This error typically arises in the context of managing collateral agreements within the SAP system, particularly in the Financial Services sector.
  Cause:
  The error can occur due to several reasons:
  
  Dependencies: The collateral agreement type may be linked to existing collateral agreements, transactions, or other objects in the system. If there are active agreements or transactions that reference this collateral agreement type, it cannot be deleted.
  Configuration Settings: The collateral agreement type may be configured in such a way that it is marked as non-deletable or is part of a standard configuration that should not be altered.
  Authorization Issues: The user attempting to delete the collateral agreement type may not have the necessary authorizations to perform this action.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, consider the following steps:
  
  
  Check Dependencies:
  
  Review the existing collateral agreements and transactions that may be using the collateral agreement type you are trying to delete. You may need to delete or modify these agreements first.
  Use transaction codes like CMSCAG or CMSCAGT to view and manage collateral agreement types.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings for the collateral agreement type in the Customizing settings (transaction SPRO). Ensure that the type is not set as non-deletable.
  If necessary, consult with your SAP configuration team to understand the implications of deleting the collateral agreement type.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that you have the appropriate authorizations to delete collateral agreement types. You may need to contact your system administrator to verify your user roles and permissions.
  
  
  
  Consult Long Text:
  
  The error message suggests checking the long text for more details. You can usually find additional information about the error by navigating to the message details in the SAP GUI. This may provide specific guidance on what is preventing the deletion.
  
  
  
  Alternative Actions:
  
  If deletion is not possible due to business rules or system constraints, consider whether you can deactivate the collateral agreement type instead of deleting it.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance on managing collateral agreement types.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to collateral management for best practices and guidelines on managing collateral agreement types.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal IT support team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and take appropriate action to resolve it.