How To Fix CMS_AST305 - Business partner function &1 is not defined for sub-asset type &2

CMS_AST305 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CMS_AST - Message Class for Asset

• Message number: 305

• Message text: Business partner function &1 is not defined for sub-asset type &2

What causes this issue?

Specified business partner function is not maintained as an allowed
partner function for the sub-asset type of the sub-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 maintain allowed and mandatory partner functions for assets and
sub-assets in the Implementation Guide (IMG) activity
<DS:SIMG.SIMG_CMS_BPF_SET>Define Partner Function Sets</>.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CMS_AST305 - Business partner function &1 is not defined for sub-asset type &2 ?

  The SAP error message CMS_AST305 indicates that there is an issue with the configuration of business partner functions related to a specific sub-asset type in the Asset Accounting (FI-AA) module. This error typically arises when the system is unable to find a defined business partner function for the specified sub-asset type.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The business partner function for the specified sub-asset type has not been defined in the system.
  Incorrect Assignment: The business partner may not be correctly assigned to the sub-asset type in the configuration settings.
  Data Entry Error: There may be a typo or incorrect entry in the business partner or sub-asset type fields.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the CMS_AST305 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Business Partner Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code BP (Business Partner) in SAP.
  Verify that the business partner is correctly set up and that the necessary roles and functions are assigned.
  
  
  
  Define Business Partner Functions:
  
  Navigate to the configuration settings for business