How To Fix CRM_DAM_DAT_MESSAGES008 - Could not save asset type: Could not generate new dig. asset type number

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 008

• Message text: Could not save asset type: Could not generate new dig. asset type number

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CRM_DAM_DAT_MESSAGES008 - Could not save asset type: Could not generate new dig. asset type number ?

  The SAP error message CRM_DAM_DAT_MESSAGES008 indicates that the system was unable to save an asset type because it could not generate a new digital asset type number. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP Customer Relationship Management (CRM) when dealing with digital asset management.
  Causes:
  
  Number Range Issues: The most common cause of this error is that the number range for the asset type is either not defined, exhausted, or not properly configured.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to create or modify asset types.
  Configuration Errors: There may be issues in the configuration of the digital asset management settings in the system.
  System Bugs: Occasionally, this error can be caused by bugs in the SAP system or inconsistencies in the database.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Number Ranges:
  
  Go to transaction code SNRO (Number Range Objects).
  Look for the number range object related to digital asset types (usually something like CRM_DAM).
  Check if the number range is defined and if it has available numbers. If it is exhausted, you may need to extend the number range.
  
  
  
  Review Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to create or modify asset types. This can be checked in transaction code SU53 after the error occurs or by reviewing the user's roles and authorizations.
  
  
  
  Configuration Check:
  
  Review the configuration settings for digital asset management in the SAP system. This can be done through transaction code SPRO and navigating to the relevant configuration settings.
  Ensure that all necessary settings are correctly configured.
  
  
  
  System Logs and Notes:
  
  Check the system logs (transaction code SLG1) for any additional error messages or warnings that might provide more context.
  Search the SAP Notes database for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance. They may provide specific patches or solutions based on the version of your SAP system.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SNRO: Number Range Objects
  SU53: Authorization Check
  SPRO: Customizing Implementation Guide
  SLG1: Application Log
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to the SAP Help Portal for documentation on digital asset management and number range management.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the error message CRM_DAM_DAT_MESSAGES008.