How To Fix CMS_AST300 - You cannot specify business partner function &1 for asset type &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CMS_AST - Message Class for Asset

• Message number: 300

• Message text: You cannot specify business partner function &1 for asset type &2

What causes this issue?

Selected business partner function is not assigned to the asset type of
the specified asset.

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?

You can select an existing partner function using input help on the
field. Alternatively, you can assign the required partner function to
the asset type in the Implementation Guide (IMG) activity
<DS:SIMG.SIMG_CMS_BPF_SET>Define Partner Function Sets</>.

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_AST300 - You cannot specify business partner function &1 for asset type &2 ?

  The SAP error message CMS_AST300 indicates that there is an issue with the configuration of business partner functions in relation to asset types. Specifically, it suggests that the business partner function you are trying to assign is not valid for the specified asset type.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Business Partner Function: The business partner function you are trying to use is not allowed for the specified asset type in the system configuration.
  Configuration Issues: There may be a misconfiguration in the settings for business partner roles and functions related to asset management.
  Missing Customization: The necessary customization for the relationship between business partner functions and asset types may not have been set up correctly.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for business partners in SAP (Transaction code: BP).
  Verify the allowed business partner functions for the specific asset type you are working with.
  Ensure that the business partner function you are trying to assign is indeed valid for the asset type in question.
  
  
  
  Adjust Business Partner Roles:
  
  If the business partner function is not valid, you may need to either change the function to a valid one or adjust the configuration to allow the desired function for that asset type.
  This can be done in the customizing settings under Financial Accounting (New) > Business Partner > Business Partner Roles.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review the SAP documentation or help files related to business partner functions and asset management to understand the valid combinations.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making any changes, test the configuration by attempting to assign the business partner function again to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Seek Help from SAP Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue through configuration changes, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as BP for business partner management and OAOA for asset accounting settings.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to CMS_AST300 for additional insights or patches that may address the issue.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to business partner configurations.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.