How To Fix CMS_AST025 - Sub-asset type &1 has not been assigned to asset type &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CMS_AST - Message Class for Asset

• Message number: 025

• Message text: Sub-asset type &1 has not been assigned to asset type &2

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?

Maintain the relevant sub-asset type - asset type assignment in the
Implementation Guide (IMG) activity <DS:SIMG.SIMG_CMS_AST_SAS_TY>Define
Sub-Asset Types</>.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CMS_AST025 - Sub-asset type &1 has not been assigned to asset type &2 ?

  The SAP error message CMS_AST025 indicates that a sub-asset type has not been assigned to a specific asset type in the system. This error typically arises when you are trying to create or manage an asset in the Asset Accounting (FI-AA) module, and the system cannot find the necessary configuration linking the sub-asset type to the asset type.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The primary cause of this error is that the sub-asset type you are trying to use has not been configured in the system to be associated with the specified asset type.
  Incorrect Asset Type/Sub-asset Type: You may be using an incorrect or non-existent asset type or sub-asset type in your transaction.
  Customizations: If your organization has customized asset types and sub-asset types, there may be inconsistencies in the configuration.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you need to ensure that the sub-asset type is correctly assigned to the asset type in the system. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Access Customizing Settings:
  
  Go to the SAP Easy Access screen.
  Navigate to SPRO (SAP Project Reference Object) > IMG (Implementation Guide) > Financial Accounting > Asset Accounting > Master Data > Define Sub-asset Types.
  
  
  
  Check Sub-asset Type Configuration:
  
  In the configuration screen, check if the sub-asset type you are trying to use is listed.
  If it is not listed, you will need to create a new entry or modify an existing one.
  
  
  
  Assign Sub-asset Type to Asset Type:
  
  Ensure that the sub-asset type is assigned to the correct asset type. You can do this by selecting the appropriate asset type and adding the sub-asset type to it.
  
  
  
  Save Changes: After making the necessary changes, save your configuration.
  
  
  Test the Transaction: Go back to the transaction that generated the error and try to execute it again to see if the issue is resolved.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like OAOA (for asset type configuration) or OAYZ (for sub-asset type configuration) to access the relevant settings directly.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on asset accounting configuration.
  User Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes in the configuration settings.
  
  If the problem persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or FI-AA consultant for further assistance.