How To Fix FAA_MD018 - Cannot delete an asset because sub assets still exist

FAA_MD018 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FAA_MD - Fixed Asset Master

• Message number: 018

• Message text: Cannot delete an asset because sub assets still exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FAA_MD018 - Cannot delete an asset because sub assets still exist ?

  The SAP error message FAA_MD018 indicates that you are trying to delete a main asset in the Asset Accounting (FI-AA) module, but the system is preventing the deletion because there are sub-assets associated with it. In SAP, assets can have a hierarchical structure where a main asset can have one or more sub-assets. The system enforces this relationship to maintain data integrity.
  
  Cause:
  The primary cause of the FAA_MD018 error is that the asset you are attempting to delete has one or more sub-assets that are still active in the system. SAP does not allow the deletion of a main asset if there are dependent sub-assets, as this would create inconsistencies in the asset accounting records.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to follow these steps:
  
  
  Identify Sub-Assets: 
  
  Use transaction code AW01N (Asset Explorer) to view the details of the main asset. 
  Check for any sub-assets listed under the main asset. You can also