How To Fix CMS_AST005 - Internal error occurred while saving asset; contact your system admin

CMS_AST005 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CMS_AST - Message Class for Asset

• Message number: 005

• Message text: Internal error occurred while saving asset; contact your system admin

What causes this issue?

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

System Response

How to fix this error?

Make a note of the details that resulted in the error. Send a problem
message to SAP with these details.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CMS_AST005 - Internal error occurred while saving asset; contact your system admin ?

  The SAP error message "CMS_AST005 Internal error occurred while saving asset; contact your system admin" typically indicates that there is an internal issue within the SAP system when trying to save an asset in the Asset Accounting (FI-AA) module. This error can arise from various causes, and here are some potential reasons, solutions, and related information:
  Possible Causes:
  
  Data Integrity Issues: There may be inconsistencies or missing data in the asset master record or related tables.
  Authorization Problems: The user may not have the necessary permissions to perform the action.
  System Configuration Errors: Incorrect configuration settings in the Asset Accounting module could lead to this error.
  Database Issues: Problems with the underlying database, such as locks or corruption, can cause internal errors.
  Custom Code or Enhancements: If there are custom developments or enhancements in the system, they might be causing conflicts.
  Transport Issues: If the system has recently undergone a transport of changes, it might lead to