How To Fix CMS_CUS_AST003 - Business partner functions not defined for asset type: &1

CMS_CUS_AST003 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CMS_CUS_AST - Asset customizing messages

• Message number: 003

• Message text: Business partner functions not defined for asset type: &1

What causes this issue?

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

System Response

How to fix this error?

Define business partner function (BPF) sets for asset types in the
Implementation Guide (IMG) activity <DS:SIMG.SIMG_CMS_BPF_SET>Define
Partner Function Sets.</>

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CMS_CUS_AST003 - Business partner functions not defined for asset type: &1 ?

  The SAP error message CMS_CUS_AST003 indicates that there are no business partner functions defined for a specific asset type in the system. This error typically arises when you are trying to perform an operation related to asset management, and the system cannot find the necessary configuration for the business partner associated with the asset type.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The primary cause of this error is that the business partner functions for the specified asset type have not been defined in the system.
  Incorrect Asset Type: The asset type being referenced may not have been properly set up in the system.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data related to business partners and asset types.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Business Partner Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code BP (Business Partner) in SAP.
  Check if the business partner related to the asset type is correctly defined.
  Ensure that the necessary roles and functions