How To Fix FAA_MD047 - The main asset must be the one that has been saved in the database

FAA_MD047 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FAA_MD - Fixed Asset Master

• Message number: 047

• Message text: The main asset must be the one that has been saved in the database

What causes this issue?

You have chosen a main asset that hasn't been created or saved in the
database yet.

System Response

You are creating a sub asset now. However, the main asset you have
chosen hasn't been created or saved in the database yet.

How to fix this error?

You must choose a main asset that has been created and saved in the
database.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FAA_MD047 - The main asset must be the one that has been saved in the database ?

  The SAP error message FAA_MD047, which states "The main asset must be the one that has been saved in the database," typically occurs in the context of Asset Accounting (FI-AA) when there is an issue with the main asset in a transaction involving asset master data or asset transactions.
  
  Cause:
  This error usually arises due to one of the following reasons:
  
  
  Incorrect Main Asset Assignment: The main asset that is being referenced in the transaction does not match the one that is saved in the database. This can happen if there are changes made to the asset master data after the transaction was initiated.
  
  
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the asset data, such as missing or incorrect information in the asset master record.
  
  
  Transaction Type Issues: The type of transaction being performed may not be compatible with the current state of the asset or its main asset assignment.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may