How To Fix CMS_CAG017 - Collateral agreement portion &1 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: 017

• Message text: Collateral agreement portion &1 cannot be deleted; see long text

What causes this issue?

You are trying to delete a collateral agreement portion to which
business partners are assigned.

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?

You must first delete the business partners assigned to the collateral
agreement portion before deleting the portion itself.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CMS_CAG017 - Collateral agreement portion &1 cannot be deleted; see long text ?

  The SAP error message CMS_CAG017 indicates that a collateral agreement portion 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 message CMS_CAG017 can occur due to several reasons, including:
  
  
  Dependencies: The collateral agreement portion you are trying to delete may have dependencies or linked transactions that prevent its deletion. For example, if there are active transactions or agreements that reference this portion, it cannot be removed.
  
  
  Status Issues: The status of the collateral agreement portion may not allow for deletion. For instance, if the portion is in a status that is not permitted for deletion (e.g., "active" or "in use"), the system will block the deletion attempt.
  
  
  Authorization: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to delete the collateral agreement portion.
  
  
  Data Integrity: The system may have integrity checks that prevent deletion to maintain data consistency.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error CMS_CAG017, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Dependencies: Review any linked transactions or agreements that may be associated with the collateral agreement portion. Ensure that there are no active references that would prevent deletion.
  
  
  Review Status: Check the status of the collateral agreement portion. If it is in a status that does not allow deletion, you may need to change its status or complete any necessary processes before attempting to delete it.
  
  
  Authorization Check: Ensure that you have the appropriate authorizations to perform the deletion. If not, contact your system administrator to obtain the necessary permissions.
  
  
  Consult Long Text: The error message suggests checking the long text for more details. In SAP, you can usually find additional information about the error by clicking on the message or using transaction codes like SE91 to look up the message class and number.
  
  
  System Logs: Check system logs or transaction logs for any additional error messages or warnings that may provide more context about why the deletion is failing.
  
  
  Contact Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error message.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as CMSCAG (Collateral Agreement Management) to navigate and manage collateral agreements effectively.
  SAP Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on collateral management and error handling.
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to CMS_CAG017 for any patches or updates that may address this issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and take appropriate action to resolve it.