How To Fix CMS_CUS_AST005 - Document types not defined for any of the given sub-asset types

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CMS_CUS_AST - Asset customizing messages

• Message number: 005

• Message text: Document types not defined for any of the given 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 the document sets for the sub-asset types in the Implementation
Guide (IMG) activity <DS:SIMG.SIMG_CMS_DOC_SET>Define Document Type
Sets</>.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CMS_CUS_AST005 - Document types not defined for any of the given sub-asset types ?

  The SAP error message CMS_CUS_AST005 indicates that document types have not been defined for the specified sub-asset types in the system. This error typically arises in the context of Asset Accounting (FI-AA) or the Contract Management System (CMS) when trying to perform operations related to asset management or document handling.
  Cause:
  The error occurs due to one or more of the following reasons:
  
  Missing Configuration: Document types for the specified sub-asset types have not been configured in the system.
  Incorrect Sub-Asset Type: The sub-asset type being used may not be correctly defined or may not correspond to any existing document type.
  Custom Development: If there are custom developments or enhancements, they may not be correctly handling the document types for the specified sub-asset types.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Document Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings in SAP for Asset Accounting or the relevant module.
  Navigate to the section where document types are defined for asset management.
  Ensure that the document types are correctly assigned to the relevant sub-asset types.
  
  
  
  Define Document Types:
  
  If document types are missing, you will need to create them. This can typically be done in the following path:
  
  SPRO ? Financial Accounting (New) ? Asset Accounting ? Integration ? Define Document Types for Asset Accounting.
  
  
  Make sure to assign the appropriate document types to the relevant sub-asset types.
  
  
  
  Check Sub-Asset Type Configuration:
  
  Verify that the sub-asset types you are using are correctly defined in the system.
  Ensure that they are linked to the correct document types.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the process again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on configuring document types and sub-asset types.
  
  
  
  Seek Help from SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the configurations, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like OAOA (for asset types) or OABT (for document types) to access the relevant configuration settings.
  Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to the configuration settings.
  Testing Environment: It is advisable to test any changes in a development or quality assurance environment before applying them to the production system.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the CMS_CUS_AST005 error and ensure that document types are properly defined for the relevant sub-asset types in your SAP system.