How To Fix CMS_AST310 - Partner with ID &1 and function &2 is already assigned to the asset

CMS_AST310 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CMS_AST - Message Class for Asset

• Message number: 310

• Message text: Partner with ID &1 and function &2 is already assigned to the asset

What causes this issue?

You cannot assign a business partner with the same identification number
and partner function, to the asset, more than once.

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CMS_AST310 - Partner with ID &1 and function &2 is already assigned to the asset ?

  The SAP error message CMS_AST310 indicates that there is an attempt to assign a partner (such as a vendor, customer, or other business partner) to an asset that is already associated with that partner for the specified function. This can occur in the context of Asset Accounting (FI-AA) or other modules where assets are managed.
  
  Cause:
  The error typically arises due to one of the following reasons:
  
  Duplicate Assignment: The partner with the specified ID is already assigned to the asset for the function you are trying to assign it to.
  Incorrect Data Entry: There may be a mistake in the data entry where the same partner is being entered multiple times for the same function.
  System Configuration: There might be a configuration issue in the system that does not allow multiple assignments for the same partner and function.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the CMS_AST310 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Existing Assignments:
  
  Navigate to the asset in