How To Fix 9J596 - Document number & is not a performance-based equipment document

9J596 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 9J -

• Message number: 596

• Message text: Document number & is not a performance-based equipment document

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 9J596 - Document number & is not a performance-based equipment document ?

  The SAP error message 9J596 indicates that the document number you are trying to process is not recognized as a performance-based equipment document. This error typically arises in the context of SAP's Plant Maintenance (PM) or Asset Management modules, where performance-based equipment documents are used to track and manage equipment performance and maintenance.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Document Type: The document number you are trying to access may not be associated with a performance-based equipment document. It could be a different type of document (e.g., a maintenance order, notification, etc.).
  Document Not Created: The document may not have been created or may have been deleted.
  Authorization Issues: You may not have the necessary authorizations to view or process the document.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the SAP system that are not set up correctly for performance-based equipment documents.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Verify Document Type: Check the document number to ensure it is indeed a performance-based equipment document. You