How To Fix C9306 - Allocation of equipment/task list already exists

C9306 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: C9 - Object assignments: Routing alternative to object

• Message number: 306

• Message text: Allocation of equipment/task list already exists

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message C9306 - Allocation of equipment/task list already exists ?

  The SAP error message C9306, "Allocation of equipment/task list already exists," typically occurs in the context of maintenance planning and execution within the SAP system, particularly when dealing with task lists and equipment assignments. This error indicates that there is an attempt to allocate a task list to a piece of equipment that has already been assigned to another task list.
  
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Assignment: The primary cause of this error is that the equipment or task list you are trying to allocate is already linked to another task list or equipment.
  Incorrect Data Entry: There may be a mistake in the data entry process, where the same equipment is being assigned multiple times inadvertently.
  System Configuration: There could be configuration settings in the SAP system that prevent multiple allocations for the same equipment/task list.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Existing Allocations: 
  
  Use transaction codes like IL03 (Display Equipment) or IA03 (Display Task List) to check if the equipment is