How To Fix I3153 - Entry of a sample equipment for service & & & obligatory

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 153

• Message text: Entry of a sample equipment for service & & & obligatory

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message I3153 - Entry of a sample equipment for service & & & obligatory ?

  The SAP error message I3153 ("Entry of a sample equipment for service & & & obligatory") typically occurs in the context of service management or maintenance processes within SAP. This error indicates that a sample equipment entry is required for the service order or maintenance task you are trying to process.
  Cause:
  The error is triggered when:
  
  A service order or maintenance order is created without specifying the required sample equipment.
  The configuration settings in the system mandate that a sample equipment must be linked to the service order for it to be valid.
  The user may have overlooked entering the necessary equipment details in the order.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Order Details: 
  
  Open the service order or maintenance order that triggered the error.
  Ensure that you have entered the sample equipment in the relevant field. This is usually found in the order header or item details.
  
  
  
  Enter Sample Equipment:
  
  If the sample equipment is not entered, you need to provide the necessary equipment information. This may involve selecting the appropriate equipment from the equipment master data.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  If you believe that the sample equipment should not be mandatory, you may need to review the configuration settings in the SAP system. This may involve consulting with your SAP administrator or a functional consultant to adjust the settings in the service management module.
  
  
  
  User Training:
  
  Ensure that users are trained on the importance of entering sample equipment when creating service orders. This can help prevent similar errors in the future.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for more detailed information on the specific transaction or process you are working with.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as IW31 (Create Order), IW32 (Change Order), and IW33 (Display Order) to manage service orders effectively.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for potential patches or updates that may address the issue.
  Support: If the problem persists, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal IT support team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the I3153 error and proceed with your service order processing.