How To Fix CMX_TOOLS006 - Selected status for equipment &1 is active; no activation necessary

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CMX_TOOLS - Message Class for Utilities (Manufacturing Execution)

• Message number: 006

• Message text: Selected status for equipment &1 is active; no activation necessary

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CMX_TOOLS006 - Selected status for equipment &1 is active; no activation necessary ?

  The SAP error message CMX_TOOLS006 indicates that the selected status for the equipment (identified by &1) is already active, and therefore, no activation is necessary. This message typically arises in the context of equipment management or maintenance processes within SAP.
  
  Cause:
  
  Status Already Active: The primary cause of this error is that the equipment you are trying to activate already has the status you are attempting to set. In SAP, equipment can have various statuses (e.g., active, inactive, under maintenance), and if the status is already active, the system will not allow you to activate it again.
  Incorrect Process Flow: The error may also occur if the process flow is not followed correctly, such as trying to activate equipment that is already in an active state.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Current Status: Before attempting to activate the equipment, check its current status. You can do this by navigating to the equipment master data and reviewing the status