How To Fix CMS_LIQ018 - Global declaration of purpose exists; see long text

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CMS_LIQ - Liquidation

• Message number: 018

• Message text: Global declaration of purpose exists; see long text

What causes this issue?

This message is a warning that the collateral agreement to which the
collateral (liquidation) object is assigned has a global declaration of
purpose. You must inform all the interested parties before you create a
liquidation measure on this collateral object.

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?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CMS_LIQ018 - Global declaration of purpose exists; see long text ?

  The SAP error message CMS_LIQ018, which states "Global declaration of purpose exists; see long text," typically occurs in the context of the SAP system when dealing with liquidity management or cash management functionalities. This error indicates that there is a global declaration of purpose that has been defined, which may conflict with the current transaction or process you are trying to execute.
  Cause:
  
  Global Declaration of Purpose: The error suggests that there is a global declaration of purpose already defined in the system. This could be related to liquidity management settings or cash management configurations.
  Configuration Issues: There may be inconsistencies or misconfigurations in the settings related to liquidity management or cash management.
  Data Entry Errors: Incorrect or incomplete data entry in the relevant fields may trigger this error.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Global Declaration of Purpose: 
  
  Navigate to the relevant configuration settings in SAP where global declarations of purpose are defined. This can usually be found in the liquidity management or cash management configuration sections.
  Review the existing declarations to ensure that they are correctly set up and do not conflict with the current transaction.
  
  
  
  Review Long Text: 
  
  The error message suggests checking the long text for more details. In SAP, you can usually find additional information by clicking on the error message or using the transaction code SE91 to look up the message class and number.
  The long text may provide specific guidance on what needs to be corrected.
  
  
  
  Adjust Configuration: 
  
  If you identify any discrepancies or conflicts in the global declaration of purpose, make the necessary adjustments in the configuration settings.
  Ensure that the declaration aligns with the intended use in your liquidity management processes.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: 
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources related to liquidity management and cash management for further insights on how to handle declarations of purpose.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support: 
  
  If the issue persists after checking the configurations and data entries, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance. They can provide more specific guidance based on your system's configuration and the context of the error.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as OBPM1 (for managing payment methods) or FSP0 (for cash management) that may help in navigating the configuration settings.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message, as they may contain patches or updates that address known issues.
  User Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed, providing insights or solutions from other users.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.