How To Fix CMS_CAG173 - Collateral agreement portion ID &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: 173

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

What causes this issue?

The collateral agreement portion &V1& has special arrangements assigned
to it. You cannot delete the collateral agreement portion.

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?

To delete the collateral agreement portion, you must first delete the
assigned special arrangements.

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_CAG173 - Collateral agreement portion ID &1 cannot be deleted; see long text ?

  The SAP error message CMS_CAG173 indicates that a collateral agreement portion ID 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 can occur due to several reasons, including:
  
  
  Dependencies: The collateral agreement portion may have dependencies or linked transactions that prevent it from being deleted. For example, if there are active transactions or postings associated with the collateral agreement, the system will not allow deletion.
  
  
  Status of the Agreement: The collateral agreement or its portions may be in a status that does not permit deletion. For instance, if the agreement is already finalized or has been used in a transaction, it may be locked for changes.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: The user attempting to delete the collateral agreement portion may not have the necessary authorizations to perform this action.
  
  
  Data Integrity Constraints: The system may have integrity constraints that prevent the deletion of certain records to maintain data consistency.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Dependencies: Review any transactions or postings associated with the collateral agreement portion. If there are linked transactions, you may need to reverse or delete those first.
  
  
  Review Status: Check the status of the collateral agreement and its portions. If the agreement is in a status that does not allow deletion, you may need to change its status or consult with your business process owner.
  
  
  Authorization Check: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to delete the collateral agreement portion. If not, contact your system administrator to obtain the required authorizations.
  
  
  Consult Long Text: The error message suggests checking the long text for more details. In SAP, you can usually find additional information by clicking on the error message or using transaction codes like SE91 to look up the message class and number.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources related to collateral management for specific guidelines on managing collateral agreements.
  
  
  Contact Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with SAP experts for further assistance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes for collateral management, such as CMSA (Collateral Management) or CMSC (Collateral Agreement).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to collateral management that might address this error.
  User Manuals: Review user manuals or training materials specific to your organization's implementation of SAP Financial Services for best practices in managing collateral agreements.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and take appropriate action to resolve it.