How To Fix CMS_AST412 - Document ID &1 in document type &2 is already assigned to the asset

CMS_AST412 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CMS_AST - Message Class for Asset

• Message number: 412

• Message text: Document ID &1 in document type &2 is already assigned to the asset

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CMS_AST412 - Document ID &1 in document type &2 is already assigned to the asset ?

  The SAP error message CMS_AST412 indicates that a document (identified by its Document ID) is already assigned to an asset of a specific document type. This typically occurs in the context of asset accounting or asset management within SAP, where documents are linked to assets for tracking purposes.
  
  Cause:
  The error arises when you attempt to assign a document to an asset that has already been linked to that document. This can happen due to:
  
  Duplicate attempts to assign the same document to the same asset.
  Incorrect processing logic in custom programs or user exits that lead to multiple assignments.
  Manual errors where users try to reassign documents without realizing they are already linked.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the CMS_AST412 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Document Assignment:
  
  Verify if the document ID is indeed already assigned to the asset. You can do this by checking the asset master data or the document assignment history.
  
  
  
  Review Document Type:
  
  Ensure that