How To Fix CMS_RBL118 - Position &3 not allowed for receivable &1 &2; enter header data

CMS_RBL118 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CMS_RBL - Message Class for Receivable

• Message number: 118

• Message text: Position &3 not allowed for receivable &1 &2; enter header data

What causes this issue?

You have not maintained the header data for the position &V3& of
receivable &V1& &V2&.

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?

Ensure that you maintain the header data before creating positions for
the receivables.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CMS_RBL118 - Position &3 not allowed for receivable &1 &2; enter header data ?

  The SAP error message CMS_RBL118 indicates that there is an issue with the position specified for a receivable in the system. This error typically arises in the context of the Contract Management System (CMS) or related financial modules when trying to process a receivable that is not correctly configured or does not meet the required criteria.
  
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Position: The position specified for the receivable is not allowed. This could be due to the position not being defined in the system or not being valid for the type of receivable being processed.
  Missing Header Data: The error suggests that header data is required but not provided. This could mean that certain mandatory fields in the header of the document are missing or incorrectly filled.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the system that restrict the use of certain positions for specific types of receivables.
  Data Inconsistencies: There might be inconsistencies in the data