How To Fix CMS_CAG018 - 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: 018

• 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 on which rules
have been defined.

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?

First delete the rules and then delete the collateral agreement 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_CAG018 - Collateral agreement portion &1 cannot be deleted; see long text ?

  The SAP error message CMS_CAG018 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_CAG018 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 of the Agreement: The collateral agreement or its portions may be in a status that does not allow for deletion. For instance, if the agreement is already finalized or has been posted, it may be locked for changes.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary permissions to delete the collateral agreement portion.
  
  
  Data Integrity Constraints: There may be data integrity rules in place that prevent the deletion of certain records to maintain consistency in the database.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error CMS_CAG018, 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 and its portions. If the agreement is in a status that does not allow for deletion (e.g., completed or posted), you may need to change its status or reverse any transactions before attempting to delete.
  
  
  Authorization Check: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to perform the deletion. If not, contact your system administrator to obtain the required 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.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidelines on managing collateral agreements and the implications of deleting portions.
  
  
  Contact Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal IT team for further assistance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes related to collateral management, such as CMSA (Collateral Management) or CMSC (Collateral Agreement).
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to collateral management that may address known issues or provide patches.
  User Manuals: Review user manuals or training materials specific to collateral management in your organization for best practices and procedures.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and take appropriate action to resolve it.