How To Fix CMS_CAG500 - Rules not allowed for deal specific agreement type '&1'

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CMS_CAG - Message Class for Collateral Agreement

• Message number: 500

• Message text: Rules not allowed for deal specific agreement type '&1'

What causes this issue?

The collateral agreement type &SYST-MSGV1& does not have the attribute
"Global CAgmt" set in the Implementation guide. This implies its a
deal specific agreement type. These agreements can be only be used to
secure a specific set of receivables and cannot have rules assigned to
them.

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?

Do not assign any rules to these agreement types.

Procedure for System Administrators

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Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CMS_CAG500 - Rules not allowed for deal specific agreement type '&1' ?

  The SAP error message CMS_CAG500 indicates that there is an issue with the rules being applied to a deal-specific agreement type in the Contract Management System (CMS) of SAP. This error typically arises when the system detects that certain rules or conditions are not applicable to the specified agreement type.
  Cause:
  
  Incompatible Rules: The rules you are trying to apply may not be compatible with the deal-specific agreement type you are using. Each agreement type in SAP has specific rules that can be applied, and if the rules do not match, this error will occur.
  Configuration Issues: There may be a misconfiguration in the system settings related to the agreement types and the rules that can be applied to them.
  Missing Customization: If the agreement type is custom or newly created, it may not have the necessary configurations or rules defined in the system.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Agreement Type: Verify the agreement type you are using and ensure that the rules you are trying to apply are indeed allowed for that specific type. You can do this by checking the configuration settings in the SAP system.
  Review Rules Configuration: Go to the configuration settings for the rules and ensure that they are correctly defined for the agreement type in question. You may need to consult with your SAP administrator or a functional consultant to review the settings.
  Adjust Rules: If the rules are not compatible, you may need to either modify the rules to make them compatible with the agreement type or choose a different agreement type that supports the rules you want to apply.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific details on the rules and agreement types to understand the limitations and requirements.
  Testing: After making any changes, perform testing to ensure that the error does not occur again and that the rules are applied correctly.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance on configuration.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with transaction codes related to contract management and agreement types, such as CMSA (Contract Management) or SPRO (Customizing).
  User Forums: Consider visiting SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed, and solutions shared.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to engage with SAP support for further assistance.