How To Fix CMS_CUS_AST011 - You cannot define business partner function set for the asset type

CMS_CUS_AST011 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CMS_CUS_AST - Asset customizing messages

• Message number: 011

• Message text: You cannot define business partner function set for the asset type

What causes this issue?

A partner function set with the same details is already maintained for
the sub-asset type of the specified asset type.
<ZH>Note</> : You can assign partner function sets either to the asset
type or its sub-asset types.

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

CMS_CUS_AST011 - Details

• The SAP error message CMS_CUS_AST011 indicates that there is an issue with defining a business partner function set for a specific asset type. This error typically arises in the context of Asset Accounting (FI-AA) when there is a mismatch or misconfiguration in the settings related to business partners and asset types.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The business partner function set for the specified asset type may not be defined in the system.
  Incorrect Assignment: The asset type may not be correctly assigned to a business partner function set.
  Inconsistent Data: There may be inconsistencies in the data related to business partners and asset types.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to define or modify the business partner function set.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Navigate to the configuration settings for business partner functions in the SAP system.
  Ensure that the business partner function set is defined for the asset type in question.
  You can do this by going to