How To Fix CMS_CUS_AST012 - You cannot define document set for the asset type

CMS_CUS_AST012 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CMS_CUS_AST - Asset customizing messages

• Message number: 012

• Message text: You cannot define document set for the asset type

What causes this issue?

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

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?

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CMS_CUS_AST012 - You cannot define document set for the asset type ?

  The SAP error message CMS_CUS_AST012, which states "You cannot define document set for the asset type," typically occurs when there is an attempt to assign a document set to an asset type that does not support it. This can happen in the context of Asset Accounting (FI-AA) within SAP.
  
  Cause:
  
  Asset Type Configuration: The asset type you are trying to assign a document set to may not be configured to allow document sets. In SAP, not all asset types are designed to have document sets associated with them.
  Missing Customization: The necessary customization for document sets may not have been completed for the specific asset type.
  System Settings: There may be system settings or restrictions that prevent the assignment of document sets to certain asset types.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Asset Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for asset types in SAP (Transaction code: OAOA).
  Verify if the asset type in question is set up to allow document sets.