How To Fix CMS_CAG120 - Select a number assignment type for the collateral agreement type

CMS_CAG120 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CMS_CAG - Message Class for Collateral Agreement

• Message number: 120

• Message text: Select a number assignment type for the collateral agreement type

What causes this issue?

A number assignment type determines if identification numbers for
collateral agreements (of the specified type), must be generated within
the system, or be specified by the user.

System Response

New collateral agreements cannot be created.

How to fix this error?

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

Procedure for System Administrators

Select a number assignment type using the arrow on the field. This
arrow lists the possible number assignment types. Collateral Management
provides the following number range assignment types:
<ZK>Internal </> - Identification numbers for collateral agreements are
generated internally.
<ZK>External and within a Specified Range </>: User must specify an
identification number; this number is internally checked against the
number range interval assigned to the collateral agreement type
<ZK>External Number or Free Text Entry</>: User can specify a number or
a free text of your choice. No internal validations are performed on the
identification numbers.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CMS_CAG120 - Select a number assignment type for the collateral agreement type ?

  The SAP error message CMS_CAG120, which states "Select a number assignment type for the collateral agreement type," typically occurs in the context of managing collateral agreements within the SAP system, particularly in the SAP Banking or Financial Services modules.
  
  Cause:
  This error arises when a user attempts to create or manage a collateral agreement without having specified a number assignment type for that particular collateral agreement type. The number assignment type is essential for the system to generate unique identifiers for collateral agreements, ensuring that each agreement can be tracked and managed properly.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to follow these steps:
  
  
  Define Number Assignment Type:
  
  Navigate to the configuration settings for collateral agreements in your SAP system.
  Look for the section related to number assignment types for collateral agreement types.
  Ensure that a number assignment type is defined for the specific collateral agreement type you are working with.
  
  
  
  Assign Number Assignment Type:
  
  If a number assignment type