How To Fix CMS_AST006 - Asset numbers are being exhausted; contact your system administrator

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CMS_AST - Message Class for Asset

• Message number: 006

• Message text: Asset numbers are being exhausted; contact your system administrator

What causes this issue?

You are using one of the last numbers available in the number range
interval &V2& defined for the number range object &V1& that has been
defined for the asset type of the specified asset. In the Customizing,
this interval is assigned to the asset type of the specified asset.
Identification numbers for assets of this type are generated from this
interval.

System Response

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.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CMS_AST006 - Asset numbers are being exhausted; contact your system administrator ?

  The SAP error message CMS_AST006 indicates that the system is running out of available asset numbers. This typically occurs when the number range for asset numbers has been exhausted, meaning that all the numbers in the defined range have been used up and no new asset numbers can be generated.
  Cause:
  
  Exhausted Number Range: The primary cause is that the defined number range for asset numbers has been fully utilized.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the number range intervals, such as not having a sufficient upper limit.
  High Volume of Asset Creation: If your organization frequently creates new assets, it can quickly deplete the available numbers.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Extend the Number Range:
  
  Go to the transaction code OANR (Number Range for Asset Accounting).
  Check the current number range intervals for asset numbers.
  If the upper limit is reached, you can extend the number range by adding a new interval or increasing the upper limit of the existing interval.
  
  
  
  Create New Number Ranges:
  
  If necessary, you can create new number ranges for asset numbers to ensure that there are enough available numbers for future asset creation.
  
  
  
  Check for Configuration Errors:
  
  Review the configuration settings to ensure that they are set up correctly and that there are no restrictions that could be causing the issue.
  
  
  
  Consult with System Administrator:
  
  If you are not authorized to make changes to the number range settings, contact your system administrator or SAP support for assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  OANR: Manage number ranges for asset accounting.
  OABN: Number range management for asset accounting.
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed instructions on managing number ranges in Asset Accounting.
  
  
  Best Practices: Regularly monitor the usage of number ranges and plan for extensions or adjustments as needed to avoid running into this issue in the future.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the CMS_AST006 error and ensure that your asset management processes can continue without interruption.