How To Fix FAA_MD088 - You are not allowed to assign an asset number starting with '$'

FAA_MD088 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FAA_MD - Fixed Asset Master

• Message number: 088

• Message text: You are not allowed to assign an asset number starting with '$'

What causes this issue?

When the system creates a draft version of an asset master record, it
automatically assigns an asset number starting with '$'.
However, when you manually assign an asset number, you must <ZH>not</>
have an asset number starting with '$'.

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?

Please assign a valid asset number.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FAA_MD088 - You are not allowed to assign an asset number starting with '$' ?

  The SAP error message FAA_MD088 indicates that you are trying to assign an asset number that starts with the dollar sign ('$'), which is not allowed in the system. This restriction is typically in place to maintain consistency and avoid conflicts with the asset numbering conventions defined in the system.
  
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Asset Number Format: The asset number you are trying to assign begins with a character ('$') that is not permitted according to the asset number range settings in SAP.
  Configuration Settings: The asset number range may be configured to disallow certain characters or formats, including special characters like '$'.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Change the Asset Number: Use a different asset number that does not start with the '$' character. Ensure that the new asset number adheres to the allowed format and character set defined in your SAP system.
  Check Number Ranges: Review the configuration of asset number ranges in the Asset Accounting (FI-AA) module. You can