How To Fix /ATL/ASSET138 - Asset & Subnumber & does not exist for company code &; check your entry

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /ATL/ASSET -

• Message number: 138

• Message text: Asset & Subnumber & does not exist for company code &; check your entry

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /ATL/ASSET138 - Asset & Subnumber & does not exist for company code &; check your entry ?

  The SAP error message /ATL/ASSET138 indicates that the asset and subnumber you are trying to access or process do not exist for the specified company code. This error typically occurs in the Asset Accounting (FI-AA) module when you attempt to perform an operation on an asset that the system cannot find.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Asset Number or Subnumber: The asset number or subnumber you entered may be incorrect or mistyped.
  Asset Not Created: The asset may not have been created in the system for the specified company code.
  Company Code Mismatch: The asset may exist, but it is not assigned to the company code you are using.
  Data Deletion: The asset might have been deleted or archived, making it unavailable for the current operations.
  Authorization Issues: You may not have the necessary permissions to view or access the asset in question.
  
  Solution:
  
  Verify Asset Number and Subnumber: Double-check the asset number and subnumber you are entering to ensure they are correct.
  Check Asset Existence: Use transaction code AS03 (Display Asset) to check if the asset exists in the system for the specified company code.
  Review Company Code Assignment: Ensure that the asset is assigned to the correct company code. You can check this in the asset master data.
  Consult with IT or SAP Support: If the asset should exist but does not appear, consult with your IT department or SAP support to investigate if the asset was deleted or archived.
  Check Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to access the asset. You may need to contact your system administrator for assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  AS01: Create Asset
  AS02: Change Asset
  AS03: Display Asset
  AS11: Create Asset Master Record
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address specific issues related to asset management.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation for Asset Accounting to understand the asset lifecycle and management processes.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and take appropriate action to resolve it.