How To Fix CMS_AST004 - Cannot create any further assets; contact your system administrator

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CMS_AST - Message Class for Asset

• Message number: 004

• Message text: Cannot create any further assets; contact your system administrator

What causes this issue?

You are using the last number available in the number range interval
&V2& defined for the number range object &V1&. In the Customizing, this
number range interval is assigned to the asset type of the specified
asset. This assignment determines the identification numbers for assets
of this type.

System Response

The system does not permit you to create any further assets for the
specified asset type.

How to fix this error?

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

Procedure for System Administrators

In the Implementation Guide (IMG) activity
<DS:SIMG.SIMG_CMS_AST_NR>Define Number Ranges</>, You can exercise one
of the following options:
Extend the interval &V2& of the number range object &V1&.
Alternatively, you can reorganize the corresponding data and manually
reset the interval status. For example, consider an existing interval
between 0 - 999. You may want to split the interval to say 0 - 400. Then
, the corresponding intervals that follow must also be rearranged
accordingly.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CMS_AST004 - Cannot create any further assets; contact your system administrator ?

  The SAP error message CMS_AST004 ("Cannot create any further assets; contact your system administrator") typically indicates that the system has reached a limit on the number of assets that can be created in the Asset Accounting (FI-AA) module. This can occur due to various reasons, including configuration settings, system limitations, or database constraints.
  Causes:
  
  Asset Limit Reached: The system may have a predefined limit on the number of assets that can be created, and this limit has been reached.
  Configuration Settings: There may be configuration settings in the Asset Accounting module that restrict the creation of new assets.
  Database Constraints: The underlying database may have constraints or limits that prevent the creation of new records.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to create new assets, leading to this error message.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Asset Limit: Verify if there is a limit set for the number of assets in your system. This can often be found in the configuration settings of the Asset Accounting module.
  Review Configuration: Consult with your SAP system administrator to review the configuration settings related to asset creation. Adjustments may be needed to allow for more assets to be created.
  Database Cleanup: If the database is reaching its limits, consider archiving or deleting old or unused assets to free up space.
  User Authorizations: Ensure that the user attempting to create the asset has the necessary authorizations. This can be checked in the user roles and profiles.
  Contact SAP Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, it may be necessary to contact SAP support for further assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may want to use transaction codes like AS01 (Create Asset) to attempt asset creation and see if the error persists.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  System Logs: Review system logs for any additional error messages or warnings that may provide more context about the issue.
  
  Best Practices:
  
  Regularly monitor the number of assets in the system and perform maintenance as needed.
  Ensure that proper authorization roles are assigned to users who need to create assets.
  Keep documentation of any changes made to configuration settings for future reference.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.