How To Fix CI070 - No equipment exists with this number

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CI - Plant maintenance task list messages

• Message number: 070

• Message text: No equipment exists with this number

What causes this issue?

You entered a number for a piece of equipment that does not exist in the
system.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Check your entry. If you entered the wrong number by mistake, overtype
it with the correct number. If you do not know the correct number,
select the desired piece of equipment using the possible entries
function.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CI070 - No equipment exists with this number ?

  The SAP error message CI070 "No equipment exists with this number" typically occurs when you are trying to access or perform an operation on a piece of equipment that the system cannot find in the database. This can happen for several reasons:
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect Equipment Number: The equipment number you are trying to use may be incorrect or mistyped.
  Equipment Not Created: The equipment may not have been created in the system yet.
  Equipment Deleted: The equipment may have been deleted or archived in the system.
  Authorization Issues: You may not have the necessary permissions to view the equipment.
  Data Synchronization Issues: If your system is integrated with other systems, there may be synchronization issues leading to missing data.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Verify Equipment Number: Double-check the equipment number you are entering to ensure it is correct.
  Create Equipment: If the equipment does not exist, you may need to create it using the appropriate transaction code (e.g., IE01 for creating equipment).
  Check Deletion/Archiving: If you suspect the equipment has been deleted, check with your system administrator or use transaction codes like IE03 to see if the equipment is archived.
  Check Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view or manage the equipment. You may need to contact your SAP security administrator.
  Consult with IT Support: If you suspect a data synchronization issue, consult with your IT support team to investigate any integration problems.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  IE01: Create Equipment
  IE02: Change Equipment
  IE03: Display Equipment
  
  
  Tables: The equipment data is typically stored in the following tables:
  
  EQUI: Equipment master data
  EQKT: Equipment short text
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation for more details on equipment management and troubleshooting.
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to engage with SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance.