How To Fix CMS_MOV021 - Collateral object cannot be set to inactive; active change request exist

CMS_MOV021 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CMS_MOV - Message Class for Movables

• Message number: 021

• Message text: Collateral object cannot be set to inactive; active change request exist

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CMS_MOV021 - Details

• The SAP error message CMS_MOV021 indicates that a collateral object cannot be set to inactive because there is an active change request associated with it. This typically occurs in the context of managing collateral objects in the SAP system, particularly within the context of the Credit Management or Collateral Management modules.
  
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that the collateral object you are trying to set to inactive has an active change request. In SAP, change requests are used to track modifications to objects, and if there is an active change request, the system prevents you from making certain changes to ensure data integrity and consistency.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Active Change Requests:
  
  Identify the active change requests associated with the collateral object. You can do this by navigating to the relevant transaction or using the appropriate report to list change requests.
  
  
  
  Complete or Reject Change Requests:
  
  If the