How To Fix CMS_COLL_SHEET006 - Cannot display Collateral Sheet; entities are either Invalid or Inactive

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CMS_COLL_SHEET -

• Message number: 006

• Message text: Cannot display Collateral Sheet; entities are either Invalid or Inactive

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CMS_COLL_SHEET006 - Cannot display Collateral Sheet; entities are either Invalid or Inactive ?

  The SAP error message CMS_COLL_SHEET006 indicates that the system is unable to display the Collateral Sheet because the entities involved are either invalid or inactive. This error typically arises in the context of the SAP Credit Management or Collateral Management modules, where collateral data is managed for financial transactions.
  Causes:
  
  Invalid Entities: The entities (such as customers, vendors, or collateral items) referenced in the collateral sheet may not exist in the system or may have been deleted.
  Inactive Entities: The entities may be marked as inactive in the system, meaning they cannot be used in transactions or reports.
  Data Integrity Issues: There may be inconsistencies or corruption in the data related to the collateral sheet.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary permissions to view the collateral sheet or the associated entities.
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect configuration settings in the collateral management module may lead to this error.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Entity Status:
  
  Verify the status of the entities involved in the collateral sheet. Ensure that they are active and valid in the system.
  You can do this by navigating to the relevant master data (e.g., customer or vendor master records) and checking their status.
  
  
  
  Review Data Integrity:
  
  Run data consistency checks to identify any discrepancies in the collateral data.
  Use transaction codes like SE16 or SE11 to check the underlying database tables for any anomalies.
  
  
  
  Update or Reactivate Entities:
  
  If any entities are found to be inactive, consider reactivating them if appropriate.
  If they are invalid, you may need to create new valid entries.
  
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the collateral sheet and the related entities.
  This can be checked in the user roles and authorizations settings.
  
  
  
  Consult Configuration Settings:
  
  Review the configuration settings for the collateral management module to ensure they are set up correctly.
  This may involve checking the customizing settings in transaction SPRO.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error message.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as CMS1 (Collateral Management) and FD32 (Customer Credit Management) to navigate through the system effectively.
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to this error message in the SAP Support Portal for any patches or updates that may address the issue.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation on Collateral Management for best practices and troubleshooting tips.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a suitable solution.