How To Fix CMS_CUS_AST004 - Business partner functions not defined for the sub-asset types

CMS_CUS_AST004 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CMS_CUS_AST - Asset customizing messages

• Message number: 004

• Message text: Business partner functions not defined for the sub-asset types

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 the sub-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.

CMS_CUS_AST004 - Details

• The SAP error message CMS_CUS_AST004 indicates that there are no business partner functions defined for the specified sub-asset types in the system. This error typically arises in the context of Asset Accounting (FI-AA) or when dealing with the Contract Management System (CMS) in SAP.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The primary cause of this error is that the necessary business partner functions have not been defined for the sub-asset types in the system.
  Incorrect Assignment: The sub-asset types may not be correctly assigned to the business partner roles or functions.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data related to business partners and their roles/functions.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Business Partner Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code BP (Business Partner) in SAP.
  Check if the relevant business partner roles are defined and active.
  Ensure that the business partner functions are correctly assigned to the sub-asset types.
  
  
  
  Define Business Partner Functions:
  
  Navigate to the configuration settings for