How To Fix AIST002 - The system ignores reference asset entered for subnumber

AIST002 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AIST - Messages for Asset Master Record

• Message number: 002

• Message text: The system ignores reference asset entered for subnumber

What causes this issue?

You want to create a subnumber for an asset main number and you entered
a reference asset.

System Response

Entering a reference asset is only possible when creating an asset main
number. Therefore the system ignores the reference asset.

How to fix this error?

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Procedure for System Administrators

INCLUDE 'CUSTOMIZED_MESSAGE_INFO' OBJECT DOKU ID TX

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Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AIST002 - The system ignores reference asset entered for subnumber ?

  The SAP error message AIST002 indicates that the system is ignoring the reference asset entered for a subnumber. This typically occurs in the context of asset accounting when you are trying to create or modify an asset with a subnumber, and the system cannot process the reference asset as expected.
  
  Cause:
  
  Reference Asset Not Found: The reference asset you are trying to use may not exist in the system.
  Incorrect Asset Type: The asset type of the reference asset may not be compatible with the subnumber you are trying to create.
  Inactive or Blocked Asset: The reference asset might be inactive or blocked, preventing its use.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the asset accounting module that are not set up correctly.
  Subnumber Restrictions: The system may have restrictions on the use of subnumbers for certain asset types or categories.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Verify Reference Asset: Check if the reference asset exists in the system and is active.