How To Fix CMS_CAG011 - Enter the BDT variant for the collateral agreement type&1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CMS_CAG - Message Class for Collateral Agreement

• Message number: 011

• Message text: Enter the BDT variant for the collateral agreement type&1

What causes this issue?

BDT variant determines the screen sequences for an agreement type.
Without this assignment, the screen sequences for the agreement do not
function.

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

System Response

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

Assign the BDT variant for the agreement type in the the IMG activity
<DS:SIMG.SIMG_CMS_CAG_FST_ASN>Assign Screen Variants to Collateral
Agreement Types</>

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CMS_CAG011 - Enter the BDT variant for the collateral agreement type&1 ?

  The SAP error message CMS_CAG011, which states "Enter the BDT variant for the collateral agreement type &1," typically occurs in the context of the SAP Banking Services module, particularly when dealing with collateral agreements. This error indicates that the system requires a Business Data Toolset (BDT) variant to be specified for the collateral agreement type you are trying to work with.
  Cause:
  
  Missing BDT Variant: The error is primarily caused by the absence of a defined BDT variant for the specified collateral agreement type. Each collateral agreement type may require a specific BDT variant to process the data correctly.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the system where the BDT variant has not been set up for the collateral agreement type in question.
  User Input Error: The user may have neglected to enter the required BDT variant when creating or modifying the collateral agreement.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Define BDT Variant:
  
  Go to the configuration settings in SAP for the collateral management module.
  Navigate to the section where BDT variants are defined.
  Create or assign a BDT variant for the specific collateral agreement type that is causing the error.
  
  
  
  Check Existing Configurations:
  
  Review the existing configurations for collateral agreement types to ensure that the BDT variants are correctly assigned.
  If necessary, consult with your SAP Basis or configuration team to verify that the settings are correct.
  
  
  
  User Input:
  
  Ensure that when creating or modifying a collateral agreement, the user enters the required BDT variant in the appropriate field.
  Provide training or documentation to users to help them understand the importance of entering the BDT variant.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for detailed steps on how to configure BDT variants for collateral agreements.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance on configuring BDT variants.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with transaction codes related to collateral management and BDT configuration, such as SPRO for configuration settings.
  Support: If the issue persists after following the above steps, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  By addressing the missing BDT variant and ensuring proper configuration, you should be able to resolve the CMS_CAG011 error and proceed with your collateral agreement processing.