How To Fix CMS_LIQ003 - Liquidation measure type &1 does not exist; see long text

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CMS_LIQ - Liquidation

• Message number: 003

• Message text: Liquidation measure type &1 does not exist; see long text

What causes this issue?

The liquidation measure type &V1& is not defined in the system.

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?

You can use the search help (F4) on the field to select an existing
liquidation meausre type. You can define liquidation measure types in
the IMG activity <DS:SIMG.CMS_LIQ>Define Liquidation Measure Types</>.

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_LIQ003 - Liquidation measure type &1 does not exist; see long text ?

  The SAP error message CMS_LIQ003 indicates that a specific liquidation measure type (denoted by &1) does not exist in the system. This error typically arises in the context of the SAP Contract Management or SAP Financial Services modules, where liquidation measures are used to manage financial transactions and contracts.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The liquidation measure type specified in the error message has not been defined in the system. This could be due to a configuration oversight during the setup of the system.
  Incorrect Input: The measure type being referenced may have been entered incorrectly, leading to the system not being able to find it.
  Transport Issues: If the configuration was recently transported from another system (e.g., from a development to a production environment), the transport may not have included the necessary measure type definitions.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Navigate to the relevant configuration settings in SAP (usually found in the IMG - Implementation Guide).
  Verify if the liquidation measure type exists. If it does not, you may need to create it.
  If you have the necessary authorizations, you can create a new liquidation measure type by following the appropriate steps in the configuration.
  
  
  
  Correct Input:
  
  Review the input data or transaction that triggered the error. Ensure that the liquidation measure type is correctly specified and matches an existing type in the system.
  
  
  
  Transport Validation:
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, check the transport logs to ensure that all necessary objects were included in the transport request.
  If the measure type is missing, you may need to re-transport the configuration or manually create the measure type in the target system.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help files for guidance on how to define and manage liquidation measure types.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, 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: You may need to use transaction codes like SPRO to access the configuration settings or SE11 to check the database tables related to liquidation measures.
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes that might provide additional insights or patches related to this error.
  User Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view and modify configuration settings in SAP.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.