How To Fix CMS_AST123 - Enter asset ID; see long text

CMS_AST123 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CMS_AST - Message Class for Asset

• Message number: 123

• Message text: Enter asset ID; see long text

What causes this issue?

An external number range assignment is specified for the asset type. You
are required to enter an asset ID of your choice. If the number range
assignment is <ZK>External and within a Specified Range</>, the system
checks to see if the specified ID lies within the number range interval
maintained for the asset type. No validations are performed if the
number range assignment is <ZK>External Number or Free Text Entry</>.

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_AST123 - Enter asset ID; see long text ?

  The SAP error message CMS_AST123 ("Enter asset ID; see long text") typically occurs in the context of asset management within the SAP system. This error indicates that the system requires an asset ID to proceed with the operation you are trying to perform, but it has not been provided.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Asset ID: The most common cause of this error is that the user has not entered an asset ID in the relevant field when trying to perform an action related to asset management.
  Incorrect Screen Navigation: The user may have navigated to a screen that requires an asset ID without first selecting or entering one.
  System Configuration: In some cases, the system configuration may require certain fields to be filled out that are not being populated correctly.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Enter Asset ID: The immediate solution is to ensure that you enter a valid asset ID in the required field. Check if the asset ID you are