How To Fix E9187 - Technical installation/piece of equipment does not exist

E9187 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 187

• Message text: Technical installation/piece of equipment does not exist

What causes this issue?

The piece of equipment you have allocated does not exist.

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 valid piece of equipment.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message E9187 - Technical installation/piece of equipment does not exist ?

  The SAP error message E9187, which states "Technical installation/piece of equipment does not exist," typically occurs when you are trying to access or manipulate a piece of equipment or technical installation in the SAP system that is not recognized or does not exist in the database. This can happen in various modules, such as Plant Maintenance (PM) or Customer Service (CS).
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect Equipment Number: The equipment number you are trying to access may be incorrect or mistyped.
  Deleted Equipment: The equipment may have been deleted from the system, either intentionally or accidentally.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary permissions to view or access the equipment.
  Data Synchronization Issues: If the system is integrated with other systems, there may be synchronization issues leading to discrepancies in data.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings in the system may not be set up correctly, leading to the inability to find the equipment.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Verify Equipment Number: Double-check the