How To Fix EAML143 - Equipment &1 is inactive

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EAML -

• Message number: 143

• Message text: Equipment &1 is inactive

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EAML143 - Equipment &1 is inactive ?

  The SAP error message EAML143, which states "Equipment &1 is inactive," typically occurs when you are trying to perform an operation on a piece of equipment that has been marked as inactive in the system. This can happen in various modules, such as Plant Maintenance (PM) or Asset Management (AM).
  Cause:
  
  Inactive Status: The equipment has been set to an inactive status, which means it cannot be used for transactions or operations.
  Deletion Flag: The equipment may have a deletion flag set, indicating that it is no longer in use.
  Time-Based Inactivity: The equipment may have been set to inactive based on a specific time frame or condition.
  User Authorization: The user may not have the necessary permissions to access or modify the equipment.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Equipment Status:
  
  Go to the equipment master data (transaction code IE03) and check the status of the equipment. If it is marked as inactive, you will need to reactivate it.
  
  
  
  Reactivate Equipment:
  
  If you have the necessary permissions, you can reactivate the equipment by changing its status. This can typically be done in the equipment master data screen (transaction code IE02).
  Ensure that you remove any deletion flags if applicable.
  
  
  
  Consult with Your Administrator:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to reactivate the equipment, contact your SAP administrator or the person responsible for equipment management in your organization.
  
  
  
  Review User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that your user role has the necessary authorizations to access and modify equipment records.
  
  
  
  Check for Related Documents:
  
  Ensure that there are no outstanding documents or transactions that might be preventing the equipment from being reactivated.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  IE03: Display Equipment
  IE02: Change Equipment
  IE01: Create Equipment
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might provide additional insights or solutions related to this error message.
  Documentation: Review the SAP documentation for equipment management to understand the implications of equipment status and how to manage it effectively.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the EAML143 error and reactivate the equipment for use in your SAP system.