How To Fix CMS_AST045 - Sub-asset &1 does not exist in asset &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CMS_AST - Message Class for Asset

• Message number: 045

• Message text: Sub-asset &1 does not exist in asset &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CMS_AST045 - Sub-asset &1 does not exist in asset &2 ?

  The SAP error message CMS_AST045 indicates that a specific sub-asset does not exist within a given asset. This error typically arises in the context of Asset Accounting (FI-AA) when trying to perform operations related to sub-assets, such as posting transactions, transferring assets, or reporting.
  
  Cause:
  
  Non-existent Sub-Asset: The sub-asset you are trying to reference does not exist in the system for the specified main asset.
  Incorrect Asset Number: The asset number provided may be incorrect or may not have been created properly.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the asset master data, possibly due to incomplete data entry or system errors.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or manipulate the specified asset or sub-asset.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Verify Asset and Sub-Asset:
  
  Check the asset master data to ensure that the sub-asset exists for the specified main asset. You can do this by navigating to the asset master record in the SAP system (Transaction