How To Fix CMS_CAG405 - Document &1 of type &2 is mandatory; cannot delete the document

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CMS_CAG - Message Class for Collateral Agreement

• Message number: 405

• Message text: Document &1 of type &2 is mandatory; cannot delete the document

What causes this issue?

You cannot delete documents whose type is set as <ZK>mandatory . </>

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?

If you persist on deleting the document, you must uncheck the flag
mandatory in the Implementation Guide (IMG) activity
<DS:SIMG.SIMG_CMS_CAG_DOC_SET>Define Document Sets</>.

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_CAG405 - Document &1 of type &2 is mandatory; cannot delete the document ?

  The SAP error message CMS_CAG405 indicates that a specific document (identified by &1) of a certain type (identified by &2) is mandatory and cannot be deleted. This error typically arises in the context of the SAP Content Management System (CMS) or when dealing with document management in SAP.
  Cause:
  
  Mandatory Document: The document you are trying to delete is marked as mandatory in the system. This means that the system requires this document to be present for the associated process or object to function correctly.
  Configuration Settings: The configuration settings in the document management system may have been set to require certain documents for compliance, legal, or business process reasons.
  Document Type Restrictions: Certain document types may have restrictions that prevent their deletion if they are linked to specific processes or workflows.
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Document Requirements: Check the configuration settings for the document type in question. Determine if the document is indeed required for the process you are working with.
  Consult with Business Process Owners: If the document is mandatory, consult with the relevant business process owners or stakeholders to understand the implications of deleting the document.
  Change Document Status: If it is necessary to delete the document, you may need to change its status or make it non-mandatory through configuration settings, if allowed.
  Use Alternative Actions: Instead of deleting the document, consider whether you can archive it or mark it as inactive, depending on your business requirements.
  Check for Dependencies: Ensure that there are no dependencies or links to other processes that require the document to remain active.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Documentation: Refer to the SAP Help Portal or specific documentation related to the Content Management System for more details on document management and mandatory document settings.
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use specific transaction codes (like OAC0 for document types) to review or change the settings related to document management.
  Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with SAP experts who can provide guidance based on your specific system configuration.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to address the CMS_CAG405 error and understand the implications of the mandatory document in your SAP environment.