How To Fix CMS_CAG171 - Collateral agreement portions not allowed for special arrangement type &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CMS_CAG - Message Class for Collateral Agreement

• Message number: 171

• Message text: Collateral agreement portions not allowed for special arrangement type &1

What causes this issue?

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CMS_CAG171 - Collateral agreement portions not allowed for special arrangement type &1 ?

  The SAP error message CMS_CAG171, which states "Collateral agreement portions not allowed for special arrangement type &1," typically occurs in the context of collateral management within the SAP system. This error indicates that there is an issue with the configuration or data related to collateral agreements, specifically when dealing with special arrangement types.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Configuration: The special arrangement type specified in the error message may not be configured to allow collateral agreement portions. This could be due to missing settings in the configuration of the collateral management module.
  Data Entry Error: There may be an error in the data entry where the collateral agreement is being created or modified, leading to the use of an unsupported arrangement type.
  Business Rules: The business rules defined in the system may restrict the use of collateral agreement portions for certain arrangement types.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Navigate to the configuration settings for collateral management in SAP (usually found in the IMG under Financial Services).
  Verify the settings for the special arrangement type &1 to ensure that it is configured to allow collateral agreement portions.
  If necessary, adjust the configuration to permit collateral agreement portions for the specified arrangement type.
  
  
  
  Review Data Entry:
  
  Double-check the data entered for the collateral agreement. Ensure that the arrangement type is correct and that it aligns with the expected values in the system.
  If the arrangement type is not supposed to allow collateral agreement portions, consider using a different arrangement type that does.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review the SAP documentation or help files related to collateral management and special arrangement types to understand the limitations and requirements.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the configuration and data, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance. They may provide insights based on the specific configuration and business processes in your organization.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as CMSCAG (Collateral Agreement) to manage collateral agreements.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message, as they may provide additional context or patches that address known issues.
  User Exits and BAdIs: If your organization has custom developments, check if there are any user exits or BAdIs that might be affecting the behavior of collateral agreements.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.