How To Fix CMS_CUS_AST002 - Document 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: 002

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CMS_CUS_AST002 - Document types not defined for asset type &1 ?

  The SAP error message CMS_CUS_AST002 indicates that document types have not been defined for a specific asset type in the system. This error typically arises when you are trying to perform an operation related to asset accounting, such as posting an asset acquisition or transfer, and the system cannot find the necessary document types associated with the asset type you are working with.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The primary cause of this error is that the document types for the specified asset type have not been configured in the system.
  Incorrect Asset Type: The asset type being used may not be correctly set up or may not correspond to any defined document types.
  Customizations: If there have been recent changes or customizations in the asset accounting configuration, it may have inadvertently led to the removal or misconfiguration of document types.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you need to ensure that the document types are properly defined for the asset type in question. 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 (New) > Asset Accounting > Integration > Define Document Types for Asset Accounting.
  
  
  
  Define Document Types:
  
  In the configuration screen, check if the document types for the relevant asset type are defined.
  If they are not defined, you will need to create new entries for the document types that correspond to the asset type you are using.
  
  
  
  Assign Document Types:
  
  Ensure that the document types are correctly assigned to the asset type. This includes specifying the correct number ranges and ensuring that the document types are active.
  
  
  
  Check for Customizations:
  
  If there have been recent changes to the configuration, review those changes to ensure that they did not inadvertently affect the document type assignments.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, perform a test transaction to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like OAOA (for defining document types) or OAYD (for assigning document types to asset types) to access the relevant configuration screens directly.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for Asset Accounting for detailed guidance on configuring document types and asset types.
  Support: If you continue to experience issues, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert who specializes in Asset Accounting.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the CMS_CUS_AST002 error and ensure that your asset accounting processes function smoothly.