How To Fix AY195 - Main number is a group asset

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 195

• Message text: Main number is a group asset

What causes this issue?

You want to create an asset sub-number. However, main number &v2& in
company code &v1& is a group asset.

How to fix this error?

Enter a normal asset main number. It is not possible to create a normal
asset as a sub-number for a group asset.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AY195 - Main number is a group asset ?

  The SAP error message AY195, which states "Main number is a group asset," typically occurs when you are trying to perform an operation on an asset that is part of a group asset. In SAP, a group asset is a collection of individual assets that are managed together for accounting purposes. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information for this error:
  Cause:
  
  Group Asset Configuration: The asset you are trying to process is a group asset, which means it cannot be processed in the same way as individual assets. Group assets are treated differently in terms of depreciation and reporting.
  Transaction Type: The transaction you are attempting to execute (e.g., asset transfer, retirement, or adjustment) may not be applicable to group assets.
  Incorrect Asset Number: You may have mistakenly entered the main number of a group asset instead of an individual asset number.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Identify Individual Assets: If you need to perform an operation, identify the individual assets that are part of the group asset. You can do this by checking the asset master data.
  Use Correct Transaction: Ensure that you are using the correct transaction code for the operation you want to perform. For example, if you want to retire an asset, make sure you are selecting an individual asset rather than the group asset.
  Check Asset Master Data: Review the asset master data to confirm whether the asset is indeed a group asset. You can do this using transaction code AS03 (Display Asset).
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or your organization's SAP guidelines for handling group assets, as there may be specific procedures in place.
  Contact SAP Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for further assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Asset Accounting (FI-AA): Understanding how asset accounting works in SAP can help you navigate issues related to group assets.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  Training and Documentation: If you frequently work with asset accounting, consider undergoing training or reviewing documentation related to asset management in SAP.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to address the AY195 error and proceed with your asset management tasks in SAP.