How To Fix 5A873 - The equipment does not exist in the time period

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5A - Basis Personnel Management

• Message number: 873

• Message text: The equipment does not exist in the time period

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5A873 - The equipment does not exist in the time period ?

  The SAP error message 5A873 ("The equipment does not exist in the time period") typically occurs when you are trying to access or perform an operation on a piece of equipment that is not valid for the specified time period. This can happen in various SAP modules, particularly in Plant Maintenance (PM) or Asset Management (AM).
  Cause:
  
  Equipment Not Created: The equipment may not have been created in the system for the specified time period.
  Equipment Deactivation: The equipment might have been deactivated or deleted in the system for the time frame you are trying to access.
  Incorrect Date Range: The date range you are using in your transaction may not align with the equipment's validity period.
  Master Data Issues: There may be issues with the master data of the equipment, such as incorrect status or missing entries.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Equipment Master Data:
  
  Go to the equipment master data (transaction code IE03 or IE02) and verify if the equipment exists and is active for the specified time period.
  Check the validity dates in the equipment master record.
  
  
  
  Review Time Period:
  
  Ensure that the date range you are using in your transaction is correct and falls within the active period of the equipment.
  
  
  
  Check for Deactivation:
  
  If the equipment was deactivated, you may need to reactivate it or create a new equipment record if necessary.
  
  
  
  Consult with Your SAP Administrator:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consult with your SAP administrator or support team. They can check for any underlying issues in the configuration or data integrity.
  
  
  
  Transaction Logs:
  
  Review transaction logs or change documents to see if there were any recent changes made to the equipment that could affect its status.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as IE03 (Display Equipment), IE02 (Change Equipment), and IE01 (Create Equipment).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation for equipment management to understand how equipment validity periods are managed.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and take appropriate action to resolve it.