How To Fix CMS_CUS_AST015 - You cannot delete the sub-asset type;sub-assets are assigned to this type

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CMS_CUS_AST - Asset customizing messages

• Message number: 015

• Message text: You cannot delete the sub-asset type;sub-assets are assigned to this type

What causes this issue?

You can delete sub-asset types only if no sub-assets are assigned to
them.

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_AST015 - You cannot delete the sub-asset type;sub-assets are assigned to this type ?

  The SAP error message CMS_CUS_AST015 indicates that you are trying to delete a sub-asset type that is currently in use, meaning there are sub-assets assigned to this type. This is a common issue when managing asset types in the SAP system, particularly in the context of Asset Accounting (FI-AA) or the Controlling (CO) module.
  Cause:
  The error occurs because:
  
  There are existing sub-assets that are linked to the sub-asset type you are attempting to delete.
  SAP enforces data integrity, preventing the deletion of asset types that are still in use to avoid orphaned records or inconsistencies in the asset accounting.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Identify Assigned Sub-Assets:
  
  Use transaction codes like AW01N (Asset Explorer) or AS03 (Display Asset) to check for any sub-assets that are assigned to the sub-asset type you want to delete.
  You can also run a report to list all sub-assets associated with the specific sub-asset type.
  
  
  
  Reassign or Delete Sub-Assets:
  
  If you find sub-assets assigned to the type, you will need to either:
  
  Reassign these sub-assets to a different sub-asset type that is valid.
  Delete the sub-assets if they are no longer needed (ensure that this is compliant with your organization's policies).
  
  
  
  
  
  Delete the Sub-Asset Type:
  
  Once all sub-assets have been reassigned or deleted, you can proceed to delete the sub-asset type using the appropriate transaction (usually OAOA for managing asset types).
  
  
  
  Check for Dependencies:
  
  Ensure that there are no other dependencies or configurations that might prevent the deletion of the sub-asset type.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  OAOA: Manage Sub-Asset Types
  AW01N: Asset Explorer
  AS03: Display Asset
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for Asset Accounting for more detailed procedures and guidelines.
  Data Integrity: Always ensure that any changes made to asset types and sub-assets comply with your organization's data integrity and accounting policies.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and successfully delete the sub-asset type.