How To Fix CMS_CUS_AST007 - Sub-asset type &1 not defined

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CMS_CUS_AST - Asset customizing messages

• Message number: 007

• Message text: Sub-asset type &1 not defined

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CMS_CUS_AST007 - Sub-asset type &1 not defined ?

  The SAP error message CMS_CUS_AST007 indicates that a sub-asset type specified in your transaction or configuration is not defined in the system. This error typically occurs in the context of Asset Accounting (FI-AA) or when dealing with the Customizing settings for Asset Management.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The sub-asset type you are trying to use has not been defined in the system. This could be due to a missing entry in the configuration settings for asset types.
  Incorrect Input: The sub-asset type code entered in the transaction might be incorrect or misspelled.
  Transport Issues: If the configuration was recently transported from another system, it might not have been included or properly activated in the target system.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP Customizing Implementation Guide (SPRO).
  Navigate to Financial Accounting (New) > Asset Accounting > Master Data > Define Sub-Asset Types.
  Verify if the sub-asset type you are trying to use is listed. If it is not, you will need to create it.
  
  
  
  Create Sub-Asset Type:
  
  If the sub-asset type is missing, you can create it by following the steps in the configuration path mentioned above. Ensure you provide all necessary details such as the description and any relevant settings.
  
  
  
  Check Input:
  
  Double-check the input for the sub-asset type in your transaction. Ensure that it matches exactly with what is defined in the system.
  
  
  
  Transport Requests:
  
  If the configuration was recently transported, check the transport logs to ensure that the sub-asset type was included in the transport request. If not, you may need to re-transport or manually create the missing configuration.
  
  
  
  Authorization:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view and modify asset types in the system.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for Asset Accounting for more details on configuring asset types and sub-asset types.
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like OAOA (for defining asset types) or OAYD (for defining sub-asset types) to access the relevant configuration screens directly.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address specific issues or bugs related to this error message.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message CMS_CUS_AST007 and ensure that the sub-asset type is properly defined in your SAP system.