How To Fix CMS_AST401 - Enter mandatory document type &1 for asset &2 &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CMS_AST - Message Class for Asset

• Message number: 401

• Message text: Enter mandatory document type &1 for asset &2 &3

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

System fails to save document details if mandatory values are not
specified.

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CMS_AST401 - Enter mandatory document type &1 for asset &2 &3 ?

  The SAP error message CMS_AST401 indicates that a mandatory document type is missing for a specific asset. This error typically occurs in the context of asset accounting when trying to perform an operation that requires a document type to be specified for an asset.
  Cause:
  The error is triggered when:
  
  An asset is being processed (e.g., during posting, transfer, or other transactions) and the system requires a document type that has not been provided.
  The asset may not have been properly configured in the system, or the necessary document type has not been defined in the asset master data.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the CMS_AST401 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Asset Master Data:
  
  Go to the asset master data (transaction code AS03) and check the details of the asset in question (asset number &2).
  Ensure that all mandatory fields, including the document type, are filled in correctly.
  
  
  
  Define Document Types:
  
  If the document type is not defined, you may need to create or configure it. This can be done in the configuration settings of the Asset Accounting module.
  Use transaction code OAOA to define or check the document types for asset transactions.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration Settings:
  
  Check the configuration settings for asset accounting to ensure that the document types are correctly assigned to the relevant asset classes.
  Use transaction code OAYZ to review the settings for asset classes and their associated document types.
  
  
  
  Consult with Functional Team:
  
  If you are unsure about the correct document type to use, consult with your SAP functional team or a consultant who specializes in Asset Accounting.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, perform a test transaction to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  AS03: Display Asset Master Data
  OAOA: Define Document Types for Asset Accounting
  OAYZ: Define Asset Classes
  
  
  
  Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP Help documentation for Asset Accounting for detailed information on document types and asset management processes.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.