How To Fix /ACI/MESSAGES003 - EAM Equipment is set to Delete status.AC Equipment creation not Supported

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /ACI/MESSAGES -

• Message number: 003

• Message text: EAM Equipment is set to Delete status.AC Equipment creation not Supported

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /ACI/MESSAGES003 - EAM Equipment is set to Delete status.AC Equipment creation not Supported ?

  The SAP error message /ACI/MESSAGES003 EAM Equipment is set to Delete status. AC Equipment creation not Supported typically occurs in the context of SAP's Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) module. This error indicates that the equipment you are trying to create or work with is marked for deletion, which prevents any further operations on it, including creation or modification.
  Cause:
  
  Equipment Status: The equipment in question has been set to a "Delete" status. This means that the equipment is no longer active in the system and cannot be used for any transactions.
  Data Integrity: SAP enforces data integrity rules, and if an object (like equipment) is marked for deletion, it cannot be processed further to avoid inconsistencies in the database.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Equipment Status: 
  
  Go to the equipment master data in SAP (transaction code IE03) and check the status of the equipment. If it is marked for deletion, you will need to change its status.
  
  
  
  Change Status:
  
  If you have the necessary authorizations, you can change the status of the equipment back to "Active" or "In Use". This can typically be done using transaction code IE02 (Change Equipment).
  If the equipment is indeed meant to be deleted, you may need to ensure that no further transactions are attempted on it.
  
  
  
  Consult with Your SAP Administrator: 
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to change the status, you may need to consult with your SAP administrator or the person responsible for managing equipment data in your organization.
  
  
  
  Review Deletion Flag: 
  
  If the equipment is flagged for deletion due to a business process, ensure that this is the intended action. If not, you may need to reverse the deletion process.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  IE03: Display Equipment
  IE02: Change Equipment
  IE01: Create Equipment (if applicable)
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for EAM for more details on equipment management and status handling.
  
  
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that you have the appropriate roles and authorizations to make changes to equipment statuses.
  
  
  Business Processes: Understand the business processes that lead to equipment being marked for deletion to prevent future occurrences of this error.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and proceed with your equipment management tasks in SAP.