How To Fix CMS_CUS_AST006 - Asset type cannot be deleted; assets are assigned to this type

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CMS_CUS_AST - Asset customizing messages

• Message number: 006

• Message text: Asset type cannot be deleted; assets are assigned to this type

What causes this issue?

To delete the asset type, you must first delete the assets assigned to
the asset type.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CMS_CUS_AST006 - Asset type cannot be deleted; assets are assigned to this type ?

  The SAP error message CMS_CUS_AST006 indicates that you are trying to delete an asset type that cannot be deleted because there are assets currently assigned to that type. This is a common issue when managing asset types in the SAP system, particularly in the context of Asset Accounting (FI-AA).
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that the asset type you are attempting to delete has one or more assets that are still assigned to it. In SAP, asset types are used to categorize assets, and if there are existing assets linked to a specific type, the system prevents deletion to maintain data integrity.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Identify Assigned Assets:
  
  Use transaction code AS03 (Display Asset) to check for assets assigned to the asset type you want to delete.
  You can also use transaction code OAOA (Asset Type) to view the asset types and their assigned assets.
  
  
  
  Reassign or Delete Assets:
  
  If you find assets assigned to the asset type, you have two options:
  
  Reassign the Assets: Change the asset type of the existing assets to another valid asset type. This can be done using transaction code ABUMN (Transfer within Company Code).
  Delete the Assets: If the assets are no longer needed, you can retire or delete them using transaction code ABAVN (Unplanned Depreciation) or ABAA (Transfer within Company Code) to retire them.
  
  
  
  
  
  Delete the Asset Type:
  
  Once there are no assets assigned to the asset type, you can proceed to delete the asset type using transaction code OAOA.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  AS03: Display Asset
  OAOA: Asset Type Configuration
  ABUMN: Transfer within Company Code
  ABAVN: Unplanned Depreciation
  ABAA: Transfer within Company Code
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for Asset Accounting for more detailed information on managing asset types and handling assets.
  
  
  Data Integrity: Always ensure that you have proper backups and that you understand the implications of deleting asset types and assets in your financial reporting and asset management processes.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and successfully delete the asset type if it is no longer needed.