How To Fix CRM_DAM_DAT_MESSAGES003 - Cannot change asset type: Customizing error. Inform administrator

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CRM_DAM_DAT_MESSAGES - messages with digital asset type relation

• Message number: 003

• Message text: Cannot change asset type: Customizing error. Inform administrator

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CRM_DAM_DAT_MESSAGES003 - Cannot change asset type: Customizing error. Inform administrator ?

  The SAP error message CRM_DAM_DAT_MESSAGES003 indicates that there is a problem with changing the asset type in the system, and it is categorized as a customizing error. This typically means that there is a configuration issue in the SAP system that needs to be addressed by an administrator or someone with the appropriate authorization and knowledge of the system's configuration.
  Possible Causes:
  
  Configuration Issues: The asset type you are trying to change may not be properly configured in the system. This could be due to missing entries in the customizing settings or incorrect settings.
  Authorization Issues: The user attempting to make the change may not have the necessary authorizations to modify the asset type.
  Data Integrity Issues: There may be existing data that conflicts with the change you are trying to make, such as dependencies or relationships with other objects in the system.
  System Version or Patch Level: The error could also be related to a specific version of SAP or a missing patch that addresses known issues.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Customizing Settings:
  
  Go to the SAP Customizing Implementation Guide (IMG) and check the settings for asset types. Ensure that the asset type you are trying to change is correctly defined.
  Navigate to the relevant sections under Financial Accounting (FI) or Asset Accounting (AA) to verify the configuration.
  
  
  
  Review Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to change asset types. This can be checked in the user roles and profiles assigned to the user.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Perform a consistency check on the data related to the asset type. Look for any existing records that may be causing conflicts and resolve them.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Check SAP Notes and documentation for any known issues related to this error message. There may be specific notes that provide guidance on how to resolve the issue.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance. Provide them with the error message details and any relevant context.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like SPRO (to access the IMG) or SE93 (to check transaction authorizations).
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Documentation: Review the SAP Help Portal for documentation related to Asset Accounting and customizing settings.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a solution.