How To Fix CMS_CAG221 - Business partner &1 cannot be used; see long text

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CMS_CAG - Message Class for Collateral Agreement

• Message number: 221

• Message text: Business partner &1 cannot be used; see long text

What causes this issue?

Business partner &V1& is a member of two different borrower units. The
following scenarios are not possible in a collateral agreement:
Two borrower units (KNE's)
Same borrower who is a member of two borrower units.

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?

Ensure that the business partner is involved with just one borrower unit
before assigning to the collateral agreement.

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_CAG221 - Business partner &1 cannot be used; see long text ?

  The SAP error message CMS_CAG221 indicates that a specific business partner (BP) cannot be used in the context you are trying to access it. This error typically arises in the context of SAP Customer Relationship Management (CRM) or SAP S/4HANA, where business partners are used to manage customer and vendor data.
  Cause:
  The error message "Business partner &1 cannot be used; see long text" can be triggered by several factors, including:
  
  Inactive Business Partner: The business partner may be marked as inactive or not approved for use in the relevant context.
  Missing Data: Required data fields for the business partner may be incomplete or missing.
  Role Assignment: The business partner may not have the necessary roles assigned to it for the transaction you are trying to perform.
  Status Issues: The business partner may be in a status that does not allow it to be used (e.g., blocked or deleted).
  Organizational Assignment: The business partner may not be assigned to the correct organizational unit or may not be valid for the specific organizational structure you are working with.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Business Partner Status:
  
  Go to the Business Partner transaction (BP) in SAP.
  Search for the business partner using the ID provided in the error message.
  Check the status of the business partner to ensure it is active and not blocked.
  
  
  
  Review Role Assignments:
  
  Ensure that the necessary roles are assigned to the business partner. For example, if the business partner needs to be a customer or vendor, make sure those roles are correctly assigned.
  
  
  
  Complete Required Data:
  
  Verify that all mandatory fields for the business partner are filled out. This includes address information, contact details, and any other required data.
  
  
  
  Organizational Assignment:
  
  Check if the business partner is assigned to the correct organizational unit. If not, reassign it as necessary.
  
  
  
  Consult Long Text:
  
  The error message suggests checking the long text for more details. You can do this by navigating to the message details in the SAP GUI, which may provide additional context or specific actions to take.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to use the business partner in the context you are trying to access.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like BP (Business Partner) to manage business partner data.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on business partner management and error handling.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or refer to SAP community forums for further assistance.