How To Fix CMS_AST416 - Enter reference document ID for document type &1 of sub-asset &2

CMS_AST416 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CMS_AST - Message Class for Asset

• Message number: 416

• Message text: Enter reference document ID for document type &1 of sub-asset &2

What causes this issue?

Select a document reference ID for the specified document 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?

System fails to save document details for the sub-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_AST416 - Enter reference document ID for document type &1 of sub-asset &2 ?

  The SAP error message CMS_AST416 typically occurs in the context of Asset Accounting (FI-AA) when you are trying to create or modify a sub-asset and the system requires a reference document ID for a specific document type associated with that sub-asset. This error indicates that the system expects a reference document ID to be provided for the specified document type of the sub-asset.
  
  Cause:
  The error is caused by the following reasons:
  
  Missing Reference Document ID: The reference document ID for the specified document type is not provided or is missing in the transaction.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration for the asset or sub-asset may not be set up correctly, leading to the requirement for a reference document ID.
  Data Entry Error: There may be a data entry error where the user did not input the required information.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the CMS_AST416 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Enter Reference Document ID:
  
  When prompted by the error message,