How To Fix AU256 - Different asset class & in subnumber


AU256 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: AU - FI-AA utility program error messages

  • Message number: 256

  • Message text: Different asset class & in subnumber

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  • What causes this issue?

    You want the asset sub-number to receive an asset class different from
    the main number. However, this is not possible. The asset class of
    the sub-number is &V1&, the asset class of the main number is &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?

    Create all sub-numbers with the same asset class as the main asset
    number.

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AU256 - Details

  • The SAP error message AU256 ("Different asset class & in subnumber") typically occurs in the Asset Accounting (FI-AA) module when there is an inconsistency between the asset class and the sub-number of an asset. This error usually arises during transactions involving asset master data, such as when trying to create or change an asset.
    
    Cause: The error is triggered when: An asset is being created or modified, and the asset class specified does not match the asset class associated with the sub-number of the asset. The asset class defined in the asset master record does not correspond to the asset class defined for the sub-number in the system.
    Solution: To resolve the AU256 error, you can follow these steps: Check Asset Master Data: Go to the Asset Master Data (Transaction code: AS03) and check the asset details. Verify the asset class and sub-number to ensure they are consistent. Review Asset Class Configuration: Ensure that the asset class is correctly configured in

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