How To Fix AY240 - Combination of equip. type &1 and tech. object type &2 not allowed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AY - Deprec. simulation - maint. module (AIPS) /gen. master data

• Message number: 240

• Message text: Combination of equip. type &1 and tech. object type &2 not allowed

What causes this issue?

The combination of equipment category &v1& and object type &v2& is not
allowed for asset class &v3&.

System Response

Creating the equipment is not possible.

How to fix this error?

Change your entry for the equipment category and object type.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AY240 - Combination of equip. type &1 and tech. object type &2 not allowed ?

  The SAP error message AY240, which states "Combination of equip. type &1 and tech. object type &2 not allowed," typically occurs when there is an attempt to create or modify a technical object (like a piece of equipment) in a way that is not permitted by the system's configuration. This error indicates that the combination of the equipment type and the technical object type is not valid according to the settings in the SAP system.
  Cause:
  
  Configuration Issues: The equipment type and technical object type may not be properly configured in the system. This could be due to missing or incorrect settings in the customizing tables.
  Master Data Issues: The equipment type or technical object type may not be defined correctly in the master data.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to create or modify the specific combination of equipment and technical object types.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP Customizing Implementation Guide (SPRO) and navigate to the relevant configuration settings for equipment and technical object types.
  Ensure that the combination of equipment type and technical object type is allowed in the configuration. This can usually be found under the Plant Maintenance (PM) or Customer Service (CS) modules.
  
  
  
  Review Master Data:
  
  Verify that the equipment type and technical object type are correctly defined in the system.
  Check if there are any restrictions or specific settings that might prevent the combination from being valid.
  
  
  
  User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to create or modify the equipment and technical object types.
  If needed, consult with your SAP security team to review and adjust user roles and permissions.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help files related to equipment and technical object types for any specific notes or guidelines that might apply to your situation.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making any changes, test the creation or modification of the equipment again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like IE01 (Create Equipment), IE02 (Change Equipment), or IL01 (Create Functional Location) to work with equipment and technical objects.
  SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error message or provide additional guidance.
  Community Forums: Consider searching or posting in SAP community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered and resolved similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the AY240 error and implement a solution to resolve it.