How To Fix FMFG317 - Asset &1 and corresp. sub assets require deletion in comp. code &2

FMFG317 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FMFG - U.S. Federal Government Message Class

• Message number: 317

• Message text: Asset &1 and corresp. sub assets require deletion in comp. code &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FMFG317 - Asset &1 and corresp. sub assets require deletion in comp. code &2 ?

  The SAP error message FMFG317 indicates that there are assets and corresponding sub-assets that need to be deleted in a specific company code. This error typically arises in the context of Asset Accounting (FI-AA) when there are inconsistencies or issues with asset records that prevent further processing.
  
  Cause:
  
  Inconsistent Asset Data: The asset or sub-assets may have been flagged for deletion but still exist in the system.
  Incomplete Deletion Process: The deletion process for the asset or sub-assets may not have been completed properly.
  Dependencies: There may be dependencies or transactions linked to the asset that prevent it from being deleted.
  
  Configuration Issues: There could be configuration settings in the Asset Accounting module that are not aligned with the current asset status.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Asset Status: Verify the status of the asset and sub-assets in the Asset Explorer (transaction code AW01N). Ensure that they are marked for deletion if that is the intended action.
  Delete Assets: If the