How To Fix CMS_AST100 - Asset type &1 does not exist

CMS_AST100 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CMS_AST - Message Class for Asset

• Message number: 100

• Message text: Asset type &1 does not exist

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?

Select from existing asset types using input help on the field or
define new values in the Implementation Guide (IMG) activity
<DS:SIMG.SIMG_CMS_AST_TYP>Define Asset Types</>.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CMS_AST100 - Asset type &1 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message CMS_AST100, which states "Asset type &1 does not exist," typically occurs in the context of Asset Accounting (FI-AA) when the system is unable to find a specified asset type in the configuration. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  
  Cause:
  
  Non-Existent Asset Type: The asset type specified in the transaction or configuration does not exist in the system. This could be due to a typo or because the asset type has not been created.
  
  Configuration Issues: The asset type may not have been properly configured in the Asset Accounting module.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or use the specified asset type.
  Transport Issues: If the asset type was recently transported from another system, it may not have been properly imported.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Asset Type: Verify that the asset type specified in the error message actually exists in the system. You can do