How To Fix CMS_AST042 - Safety discount is default for sub-asset &1; you cannot enter safety amt

CMS_AST042 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CMS_AST - Message Class for Asset

• Message number: 042

• Message text: Safety discount is default for sub-asset &1; you cannot enter safety amt

What causes this issue?

You can only specify either safety discount or safety amount for a
sub-asset. Safety discount value has been set as default for the sub-
asset type of the specified sub-asset. Therefore, you cannot enter
safety amount.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

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_AST042 - Safety discount is default for sub-asset &1; you cannot enter safety amt ?

  The SAP error message CMS_AST042 indicates that a safety discount is set as the default for a sub-asset, and as a result, you cannot enter a safety amount. This error typically arises in the context of asset accounting within the SAP system, particularly when dealing with sub-assets and their associated safety discounts.
  
  Cause:
  
  Default Safety Discount: The system has a default safety discount configured for the sub-asset in question. This means that the system expects the safety amount to be automatically calculated based on this discount, and manual entry is not allowed.
  Configuration Settings: The configuration settings for the asset or sub-asset may have been set up in such a way that they enforce the use of a default safety discount, preventing any manual adjustments.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Asset Configuration: Check the configuration settings for the sub-asset. You may need to verify if the safety discount is indeed set as default and whether it is necessary