How To Fix CMS_AST402 - Enter reference document ID for document type &1

CMS_AST402 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CMS_AST - Message Class for Asset

• Message number: 402

• Message text: Enter reference document ID for document type &1

What causes this issue?

Select a document reference ID for the specified document type of the
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?

System fails to save document details for the asset if either the
reference ID or the document type are not specified.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CMS_AST402 - Enter reference document ID for document type &1 ?

  The SAP error message CMS_AST402, which states "Enter reference document ID for document type &1," typically occurs in the context of the SAP Contract Management or Asset Management modules. This error indicates that a required reference document ID is missing for a specific document type when trying to create or process a document.
  
  Cause:
  The error is usually caused by one of the following reasons:
  
  Missing Reference Document ID: The user has not entered a reference document ID that is mandatory for the specified document type.
  Incorrect Document Type: The document type being used may not be configured correctly or may not require a reference document ID.
  System 
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the document types in the system, leading to the requirement for a reference document ID not being met.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the CMS_AST402 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
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