How To Fix FCOM_EQUIPMENT004 - Internal service request only supported when object exists

FCOM_EQUIPMENT004 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FCOM_EQUIPMENT - Messages for Asset/Equipment Monitor

• Message number: 004

• Message text: Internal service request only supported when object exists

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FCOM_EQUIPMENT004 - Details

• The SAP error message FCOM_EQUIPMENT004 indicates that an internal service request is being processed for an equipment object that does not exist in the system. This error typically arises in the context of SAP's Plant Maintenance (PM) or Customer Service (CS) modules, where equipment management is crucial.
  
  Cause:
  The error can occur due to several reasons:
  
  Non-Existent Equipment: The equipment number you are trying to reference does not exist in the system.
  Incorrect Input: There may be a typo or incorrect entry in the equipment number field.
  Data Deletion: The equipment might have been deleted or archived, making it unavailable for the current transaction.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary permissions to access the equipment data.
  System Configuration: There may be issues with the configuration of the equipment master data.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Verify Equipment Number:
  
  Check the equipment number you are using in the transaction. Ensure that it is