How To Fix 9J517 - Default values for equipment type & could not be determined

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 9J -

• Message number: 517

• Message text: Default values for equipment type & could not be determined

What causes this issue?

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

System Response

How to fix this error?

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 9J517 - Default values for equipment type & could not be determined ?

  The SAP error message 9J517 indicates that the system could not determine default values for the specified equipment type. This typically occurs when you are trying to create or modify equipment records in the SAP system, and the system is unable to find the necessary configuration or default settings associated with the equipment type you are using.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Configuration: The equipment type may not have been properly configured in the system. This includes missing default values for fields that are required when creating or modifying equipment.
  Incorrect Equipment Type: The equipment type specified may not exist or may have been incorrectly entered.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the configuration settings for the equipment type.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the master data or configuration settings that prevent the system from determining the default values.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Equipment Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code IE01 (Create Equipment) or IE02 (Change Equipment).
  Verify that the equipment type is correctly defined in the system.
  Check the configuration settings for the equipment type in transaction OIK1 (Define Equipment Types) or OIK2 (Change Equipment Types) to ensure that default values are set.
  
  
  
  Review Default Values:
  
  Ensure that all required fields for the equipment type have default values assigned. This includes fields like location, status, and other relevant attributes.
  If necessary, update the default values for the equipment type.
  
  
  
  Validate User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to create or modify equipment records. This can be checked with the help of your SAP security team.
  
  
  
  Check for Data Inconsistencies:
  
  Review the master data related to the equipment type and ensure that there are no inconsistencies or missing entries that could affect the default value determination.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making any changes, test the creation or modification of the equipment again to see if the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as IE01, IE02, IE03 (Display Equipment), and OIK1/OIK2 for equipment type configuration.
  SAP Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on equipment management and configuration.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.