How To Fix E9186 - Techn. installation/piece of equipment is already allocated to a premise

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: E9 - General IS-U Error Messages

• Message number: 186

• Message text: Techn. installation/piece of equipment is already allocated to a premise

What causes this issue?

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?

Enter a piece of equipment that has not yet been allocated to a
premise.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message E9186 - Techn. installation/piece of equipment is already allocated to a premise ?

  The SAP error message E9186 indicates that a technical installation or piece of equipment is already allocated to a premise, which means that the system is preventing you from assigning the same equipment to another location or premise. This is a common issue in SAP systems, particularly in the context of asset management, plant maintenance, or customer service modules.
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Assignment: The equipment or technical installation is already linked to another premise or location in the system.
  Incorrect Data Entry: There may have been an attempt to assign the equipment to a new premise without first removing it from the existing one.
  System Configuration: The system may be configured to prevent multiple assignments of the same equipment to different premises.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Current Assignments: 
  
  Use transaction codes like IE03 (Display Equipment) or IL03 (Display Functional Location) to check where the equipment is currently assigned.
  Verify if the equipment is indeed linked to another premise.
  
  
  
  Unassign the Equipment:
  
  If you need to reassign the equipment, first unassign it from the current premise. This can typically be done using transaction codes like IE02 (Change Equipment) or IL02 (Change Functional Location).
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make these changes.
  
  
  
  Reassign the Equipment:
  
  After unassigning, you can proceed to assign the equipment to the new premise using the appropriate transaction code (e.g., IE01 for creating a new equipment assignment).
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: 
  
  Review any internal documentation or guidelines regarding equipment assignment to ensure compliance with business processes.
  
  
  
  Check for System Errors: 
  
  If the issue persists, there may be a system error or configuration issue. Consult with your SAP Basis or technical team to investigate further.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as IE01, IE02, IE03, IL01, IL02, and IL03.
  User Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to make changes to equipment assignments.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Training: Consider training sessions or resources on SAP equipment management to better understand the processes involved.
  
  If you continue to experience issues after following these steps, it may be beneficial to reach out to your SAP support team for further assistance.