How To Fix I3069 - Configuration of equipment & is already in use (item &)

I3069 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: I3 - PM Order Management and PM/SD Interface

• Message number: 069

• Message text: Configuration of equipment & is already in use (item &)

What causes this issue?

The configuration of the equipment &v1& is already being used to
describe the service item &V2&.

System Response

The system updates <ZH>no</> configuration data for the equipment after
the technical completion of the new service item.

How to fix this error?

You can choose one of the following options if you want to update the
equipment configuration through the new service item:
You can technically complete the service order for the service item
&V2& and then create a new service item with reference to the equipment
&V1&.
Changes in the equipment configuration through the service item &V2&
will thereby be taken into account.
You can delete the service item &V2& and immediately create a new
service item with reference to the equipment &V1&.
<ZH>Changes in the equipment configuration through the service item
&V2& will not be taken into account!</>

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message I3069 - Configuration of equipment & is already in use (item &) ?

  The SAP error message I3069 indicates that there is an issue with the configuration of equipment in the system. Specifically, it means that the equipment you are trying to configure is already in use in another context or transaction, which prevents you from making changes to it.
  
  Cause:
  
  Equipment in Use: The equipment is currently being referenced in another transaction, such as a maintenance order, production order, or another configuration process.
  Locking Mechanism: SAP uses a locking mechanism to prevent simultaneous changes to the same equipment by different users or processes. If the equipment is locked by another user or process, you will receive this error.
  Incorrect Status: The equipment may be in a status that does not allow for configuration changes (e.g., it might be in a "locked" or "in use" status).
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Equipment Status: Verify the status of the equipment in the system. You can do this by navigating to the equipment master