How To Fix AD_MPN_RBA_MESS014 - Equipment entered in functional location is not unique

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AD_MPN_RBA_MESS - Rules Based ATP und Config Control

• Message number: 014

• Message text: Equipment entered in functional location is not unique

What causes this issue?

During the configuration control check, the system determined that the
equipment entered in the PM order is not unique.

System Response

The system deleted the entered components.

How to fix this error?

Go to the header data of the PM order and in the functional location
structure, make sure the equipment used for the configuration control
check is unique.

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

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AD_MPN_RBA_MESS014 - Equipment entered in functional location is not unique ?

  The SAP error message AD_MPN_RBA_MESS014 indicates that the equipment entered in a functional location is not unique. This typically occurs when you attempt to assign equipment to a functional location, but the system finds multiple instances of the same equipment number in the database, leading to ambiguity.
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Equipment Numbers: The most common cause is that the same equipment number has been assigned to multiple functional locations or is being referenced in a way that creates a conflict.
  Incorrect Data Entry: There may have been a mistake in entering the equipment number, leading to a mismatch.
  Data Integrity Issues: There could be issues with the data integrity in the system, such as incomplete or incorrect records.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check for Duplicates: 
  
  Use transaction codes like IE03 (Display Equipment) or IL03 (Display Functional Location) to check if the equipment number is indeed assigned to multiple functional locations.
  You can also run a report to list all equipment and their assignments to identify duplicates.
  
  
  
  Correct the Assignment:
  
  If duplicates are found, determine which assignment is correct and remove or correct the incorrect assignments.
  If the equipment should only be assigned to one functional location, ensure that it is only linked to that location.
  
  
  
  Data Cleanup:
  
  If there are data integrity issues, consider running a data cleanup process to ensure that all equipment numbers are unique and correctly assigned.
  You may need to consult with your SAP Basis or data management team to perform a thorough check.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: 
  
  Review SAP documentation or help files related to equipment and functional location management for additional guidance.
  
  
  
  User Training: 
  
  Ensure that users entering equipment data are trained on the importance of unique equipment numbers and the potential issues that can arise from duplicates.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  IE01: Create Equipment
  IE02: Change Equipment
  IE03: Display Equipment
  IL01: Create Functional Location
  IL02: Change Functional Location
  IL03: Display Functional Location
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. You can search the SAP Support Portal for relevant notes.
  
  
  System Configuration: Review the configuration settings for equipment and functional locations in your SAP system to ensure they are set up correctly.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message and ensure that equipment assignments are unique within your SAP system.