How To Fix CMS_CAG218 - Collateral agreement portion &1 cannot be linked to any receivables

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CMS_CAG - Message Class for Collateral Agreement

• Message number: 218

• Message text: Collateral agreement portion &1 cannot be linked to any receivables

What causes this issue?

The portion restriction for the collateral agreement portion &V1& is set
to <ZK>No new links</>. You cannot assign this collateral agreement
portion to any receivables.
For detailed information on portion restrictions, see the knowledge
warehouse documentation for <ZH>Portion Restrictions</>.

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_CAG218 - Collateral agreement portion &1 cannot be linked to any receivables ?

  The SAP error message CMS_CAG218 indicates that a collateral agreement portion cannot be linked to any receivables. This typically occurs in the context of managing collateral agreements in the SAP system, particularly in the Financial Services sector.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Receivables: The collateral agreement portion you are trying to link may not have any associated receivables in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be configuration issues in the collateral management settings that prevent the linking of the collateral agreement to the receivables.
  Data Inconsistencies: There could be inconsistencies or missing data in the collateral agreement or the receivables that prevent the linkage.
  Incorrect Status: The collateral agreement or the receivables may be in a status that does not allow for linking.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Receivables: Verify that there are receivables available that can be linked to the collateral agreement portion. Ensure that the receivables are correctly created and active.
  Review Configuration: Check the configuration settings for collateral management in your SAP system. Ensure that all necessary settings are correctly defined.
  Data Validation: Validate the data in both the collateral agreement and the receivables. Ensure that all required fields are filled out and that there are no inconsistencies.
  Status Check: Ensure that both the collateral agreement and the receivables are in the correct status for linking. If necessary, change the status to allow for the linkage.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on the collateral management module and the error message.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes in SAP for managing collateral agreements and receivables, such as CMSCAG for collateral agreements.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. SAP Notes can provide additional insights or solutions.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to perform actions related to collateral agreements and receivables.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.