How To Fix EAMVE020 - EAN &1 (description: '&2') not assigned to a material

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EAMVE - Message class for EAM VE integration

• Message number: 020

• Message text: EAN &1 (description: '&2') not assigned to a material

What causes this issue?

You selected a spare part and copied it to the list. The system could
not find a material number for EAN &V1& (description: &V2&) because this
EAN has not been assigned to an SAP material master record.

System Response

When you copy the spare parts list, the system adds this spare part as a
non-stock item (item category <LS>N</>) to the list of materials in the
maintenance order.

How to fix this error?

You can change this non-stock material in the maintenance order as
required.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EAMVE020 - EAN &1 (description: '&2') not assigned to a material ?

  The SAP error message EAMVE020 indicates that a specific Equipment Number (EAN) is not assigned to a material. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP's Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) module when trying to perform operations that require a valid assignment of an equipment number to a material.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Assignment: The equipment number (EAN) you are trying to use is not linked to any material in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be a configuration issue where the equipment is not properly set up in the system.
  Data Entry Error: The EAN or material number entered may be incorrect or misspelled.
  Inactive or Deleted Records: The equipment or material may have been marked as inactive or deleted in the system.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Equipment Assignment:
  
  Go to the relevant transaction (e.g., IE02 for changing equipment) and verify if the equipment number is correctly assigned to the material.
  If not, you can assign the equipment to the material using the appropriate transaction (e.g., IE01 for creating equipment).
  
  
  
  Verify Data Entry:
  
  Double-check the EAN and material number for any typographical errors.
  Ensure that you are using the correct EAN and material combination.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings in the EAM module to ensure that the equipment is set up correctly.
  Ensure that the necessary links between equipment and materials are established in the system.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help files for more details on how to assign equipment to materials.
  
  
  
  Check for Inactive Records:
  
  Ensure that the equipment and material are active and not marked for deletion.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as IE01 (Create Equipment), IE02 (Change Equipment), and IE03 (Display Equipment).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  User Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to equipment and material assignments.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the EAMVE020 error and successfully assign the equipment number to the material.