How To Fix CMS_CUS_AST001 - Sub-asset types not defined for asset type &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CMS_CUS_AST - Asset customizing messages

• Message number: 001

• Message text: Sub-asset types not defined for asset type &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CMS_CUS_AST001 - Sub-asset types not defined for asset type &1 ?

  The SAP error message CMS_CUS_AST001 indicates that sub-asset types have not been defined for a specific asset type in the system. This error typically arises when you are trying to create or manage assets in the Asset Accounting (FI-AA) module, and the system cannot find the necessary configuration for the sub-asset types associated with the specified asset type.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The primary cause of this error is that the sub-asset types have not been defined in the system for the specified asset type. This can happen if the asset type was created without the necessary sub-asset type configurations.
  Incorrect Asset Type: The asset type being referenced may not be correctly set up or may not exist in the system.
  Transport Issues: If the configuration was recently transported from another system, it may not have included the necessary sub-asset type definitions.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you need to define the sub-asset types for the specified asset type. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Access the Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP Easy Access screen.
  Navigate to SPRO (SAP Project Reference Object) > IMG (Implementation Guide) > Financial Accounting > Asset Accounting > Master Data > Define Sub-Asset Types.
  
  
  
  Define Sub-Asset Types:
  
  In the configuration screen, check if the sub-asset types for the specified asset type are defined.
  If they are not defined, create the necessary sub-asset types by specifying the asset type and the corresponding sub-asset type details.
  
  
  
  Check Asset Type Settings:
  
  Ensure that the asset type you are working with is correctly configured and active.
  Verify that all required fields and settings are properly maintained.
  
  
  
  Transport Requests:
  
  If the configuration was transported, ensure that the transport request included all necessary settings and that they were successfully imported into the target system.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the asset creation or management process again to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like OAOA (for defining asset types) and OAYD (for defining sub-asset types) to access the relevant configuration screens directly.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files for detailed guidance on asset accounting configuration.
  Support: If you continue to face issues, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP FI-AA expert for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the CMS_CUS_AST001 error and ensure that your asset types and sub-asset types are correctly configured in the SAP system.