How To Fix /ATL/ASSET188 - Transaction date is missing in table ssm_cust

/ATL/ASSET188 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /ATL/ASSET -

• Message number: 188

• Message text: Transaction date is missing in table ssm_cust

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /ATL/ASSET188 - Transaction date is missing in table ssm_cust ?

  The SAP error message /ATL/ASSET188 Transaction date is missing in table ssm_cust typically indicates that there is a missing transaction date in the specified table (ssm_cust) related to asset accounting or asset management processes. This error can occur during various transactions involving asset management, such as posting asset transactions or running reports.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Data: The primary cause of this error is that the transaction date required for processing is not available in the ssm_cust table. This could happen due to incomplete data entry or a failure in the data migration process.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the asset accounting settings that prevent the system from retrieving the necessary transaction date.
  Custom Development: If there are custom programs or enhancements that interact with asset accounting, they may not be handling transaction dates correctly.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check the ssm_cust Table: 
  
  Use transaction code SE11 or SE16 to view the contents of the ssm_cust table. Look