How To Fix BAPI1022002 - Asset main number not entered

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BAPI1022 - Messages from FIXEDASSET BAPIs

• Message number: 002

• Message text: Asset main number not entered

What causes this issue?

You want to create an asset sub-number (the CREATESUBNUMBER parameter
is set), but you did not enter a main number.

System Response

The asset is not created.

How to fix this error?

Transfer an asset main number in the parameter ASSET.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BAPI1022002 - Asset main number not entered ?

  The SAP error message BAPI1022002 indicates that the asset main number has not been entered when trying to create or update an asset using a BAPI (Business Application Programming Interface). This error typically occurs in the context of asset accounting in SAP, particularly when working with fixed assets.
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that the required field for the asset main number (which is a unique identifier for the asset) has not been populated in the BAPI call. This field is mandatory for the creation or modification of asset records in SAP.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you should ensure that the asset main number is provided in the BAPI call. Here are the steps to troubleshoot and fix the issue:
  
  
  Check BAPI Parameters: Review the parameters being passed to the BAPI. Ensure that the asset main number is included and correctly populated.
  
  
  Review Documentation: Consult the documentation for the specific BAPI you are using (e.g., BAPI_ASSET_CREATE, BAPI_ASSET_CHANGE, etc.) to understand the required fields and their data types.
  
  
  Validate Input Data: Ensure that the asset main number you are trying to enter is valid and conforms to the expected format. It should not be null or empty.
  
  
  Debugging: If you are using a custom program or interface to call the BAPI, consider debugging the code to see what values are being passed to the BAPI.
  
  
  Testing: After making the necessary changes, test the BAPI call again to confirm that the error has been resolved.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  BAPI Documentation: Look for the specific BAPI documentation in the SAP Help Portal or through transaction SE37 (Function Module) to get detailed information about the parameters.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this error or provide additional context.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with related transaction codes such as AS01 (Create Asset), AS02 (Change Asset), and AS03 (Display Asset) to understand how assets are managed in the SAP GUI.
  
  By ensuring that the asset main number is correctly provided in your BAPI call, you should be able to resolve the BAPI1022002 error.