How To Fix AY186 - The asset class you entered is ignored

AY186 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AY - Deprec. simulation - maint. module (AIPS) /gen. master data

• Message number: 186

• Message text: The asset class you entered is ignored

What causes this issue?

You want to create a sub-number and you entered asset class &v1&. The
asset class of the main asset number differs from the asset class you
entered.

System Response

You always have to create a sub-number in the same asset class as the
main asset number. Asset class &v1& that you entered is ignored. The
system creates the sub-number in asset class &v2&.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AY186 - The asset class you entered is ignored ?

  The SAP error message AY186 ("The asset class you entered is ignored") typically occurs when there is an issue with the asset class configuration or the data being entered in the asset accounting module. Here are the common causes, solutions, and related information for this error:
  Causes:
  
  Invalid Asset Class: The asset class you are trying to use may not be valid or may not exist in the system.
  Inactive Asset Class: The asset class might be inactive or not properly configured in the system.
  Missing Configuration: The asset class may not have been configured correctly in the Asset Accounting settings.
  Transaction Type Issues: The transaction type being used may not be compatible with the asset class.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to use the specified asset class.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Asset Class: Verify that the asset class you are entering is valid and exists in the system. You can do this by navigating