How To Fix 9J087 - Equipment type & does not exist in master record

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 9J -

• Message number: 087

• Message text: Equipment type & does not exist in master record

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 9J087 - Equipment type & does not exist in master record ?

  The SAP error message 9J087 indicates that the equipment type specified does not exist in the master record. This error typically occurs when you are trying to create or modify equipment in the SAP system, and the system cannot find the specified equipment type in the relevant master data.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Equipment Type: The equipment type you are trying to use may have been misspelled or does not exist in the system.
  Master Data Not Maintained: The equipment type may not have been created or activated in the system.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or use the specified equipment type.
  Configuration Issues: The equipment type may not be properly configured in the system settings.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Equipment Type:
  
  Verify that the equipment type you are trying to use is correctly spelled and exists in the system.
  You can check this by navigating to the relevant transaction (e.g., IE01 for creating equipment) and looking up the equipment type.
  
  
  
  Create or Activate Equipment Type:
  
  If the equipment type does not exist, you may need to create it. This can typically be done in the configuration settings (transaction code OIK1 for creating equipment types).
  Ensure that the equipment type is properly configured with all necessary parameters.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and use the equipment type. This may involve checking user roles and permissions.
  
  
  
  Consult with SAP Basis or Configuration Team:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, it may be necessary to consult with your SAP Basis or configuration team to ensure that the equipment type is set up correctly in the system.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  IE01: Create Equipment
  IE02: Change Equipment
  IE03: Display Equipment
  OIK1: Create Equipment Type
  OIK2: Change Equipment Type
  OIK3: Display Equipment Type
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files for more information on equipment management and configuration.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.