How To Fix EAML143 - Equipment &1 is inactive

EAML143 - Overview

• 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