How To Fix CMS_CAG402 - Enter reference document ID for document type &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CMS_CAG - Message Class for Collateral Agreement

• Message number: 402

• Message text: Enter reference document ID for document 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

System fails to save document details if either the reference document
ID or a corresponding document type is not specifed.

How to fix this error?

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_CAG402 - Enter reference document ID for document type &1 ?

  The SAP error message CMS_CAG402, which states "Enter reference document ID for document type &1," typically occurs in the context of the SAP Contract Management or SAP Customer Relationship Management (CRM) modules. This error indicates that a required reference document ID is missing for a specific document type when trying to create or process a document.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Reference Document ID: The primary cause of this error is that the system expects a reference document ID to be provided for a specific document type, but it has not been entered.
  Incorrect Document Type: The document type specified may not be configured correctly or may not require a reference document ID.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration settings for the document types in the system.
  
  Solution:
  
  Enter the Reference Document ID: When prompted with this error, check the input fields and ensure that you have entered a valid reference document ID for the specified document type. This ID should correspond to an existing document in the system.
  Check Document Type Configuration: Review the configuration settings for the document type in question. Ensure that it is set up correctly to require a reference document ID.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to the SAP documentation or help files related to the specific module you are working with to understand the requirements for the document type.
  Contact Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert who can provide guidance based on your specific system configuration.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Depending on the context, you may be using transaction codes related to contract management or CRM, such as CMM1 for contract management or CRMD_ORDER for CRM order management.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that your user role has the necessary authorizations to create or modify documents in the system.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to address the CMS_CAG402 error and proceed with your document processing in SAP.