How To Fix E9188 - The division of the piece of equipment allocated is not permissible

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 188

• Message text: The division of the piece of equipment allocated is not permissible

What causes this issue?

The division of the piece of equipment you have allocated is invalid.

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?

Allocate a piece of equipment with a valid division. Valid divisions
are those divisions that have not been used in other technical
installations of the premise or that have been specified in Customizing
for the technical installation.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message E9188 - The division of the piece of equipment allocated is not permissible ?

  The SAP error message E9188, "The division of the piece of equipment allocated is not permissible," typically occurs in the context of asset management or maintenance processes within SAP. This error indicates that there is an issue with the division (or organizational unit) associated with the equipment in question. Here are some potential causes, solutions, and related information for this error:
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect Division Assignment: The equipment may be assigned to a division that does not match the division of the transaction or the user’s organizational unit.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the system that restrict the use of certain equipment in specific divisions.
  Master Data Issues: The master data for the equipment may not be correctly set up, leading to inconsistencies in division assignments.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or use the equipment in the specified division.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Equipment Assignment:
  
  Navigate to the equipment master data and verify the division assigned to the equipment. Ensure it matches the division of the transaction being processed.
  Use transaction code IE03 (Display Equipment) to check the details.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration Settings:
  
  Consult with your SAP configuration team to review the settings related to divisions and equipment. Ensure that the configuration allows for the intended use of the equipment across divisions.
  
  
  
  Correct Master Data:
  
  If the equipment is incorrectly assigned to a division, update the equipment master data using transaction code IE02 (Change Equipment) to correct the division assignment.
  
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user attempting the transaction has the necessary authorizations to access the equipment in the specified division. This may involve checking roles and authorizations in the user profile.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to this error message for any specific guidance or patches that may address the issue.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  IE03: Display Equipment
  IE02: Change Equipment
  OIAE: Customizing for Equipment Master Data
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or updates related to this error message.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the E9188 error in your SAP system.