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

AY240 - Overview

• 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.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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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