How To Fix CMS_AST031 - Enter either safety discount percerntage or safety discount amount

CMS_AST031 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CMS_AST - Message Class for Asset

• Message number: 031

• Message text: Enter either safety discount percerntage or safety discount amount

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CMS_AST031 - Enter either safety discount percerntage or safety discount amount ?

  The SAP error message CMS_AST031 indicates that when processing a transaction related to asset management, the system requires either a safety discount percentage or a safety discount amount to be entered. This error typically arises in the context of asset transactions, particularly when dealing with asset acquisition or adjustments.
  
  Cause:
  The error occurs because the system expects at least one of the two fields (safety discount percentage or safety discount amount) to be filled in. If both fields are left blank, the system cannot proceed with the transaction, leading to this error message.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you need to do the following:
  
  
  Check the Transaction: Review the transaction you are trying to process. Ensure that you are in the correct screen where the safety discount fields are available.
  
  
  Enter Required Information:
  
  If you want to apply a safety discount percentage, enter a valid percentage in the corresponding field.
  Alternatively, if you prefer to apply a safety