How To Fix CMS_AST417 - Asset type for charge not maintained

CMS_AST417 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CMS_AST - Message Class for Asset

• Message number: 417

• Message text: Asset type for charge not maintained

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CMS_AST417 - Asset type for charge not maintained ?

  The SAP error message CMS_AST417 ("Asset type for charge not maintained") typically occurs in the context of asset accounting or asset management when there is an attempt to process a charge (such as a depreciation or an acquisition) for an asset type that has not been properly configured in the system.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The asset type associated with the charge has not been defined in the system. This could be due to a missing entry in the configuration settings for asset types.
  Incorrect Asset Type: The asset type being used may not be valid for the operation being performed, or it may not be set up to handle charges.
  Data Entry Error: There may be a mistake in the data entry where the asset type is incorrectly specified.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Asset Type Configuration:
  
  Navigate to the configuration settings for asset accounting in SAP.
  Ensure that the asset type in question is defined and properly configured to handle