How To Fix IA004 - MatNo. & (FunctLoc.) <> MatNo. & (equipment)

IA004 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IA - SAPLIEL2: Inst./Dism. of equipment at functional location

• Message number: 004

• Message text: MatNo. & (FunctLoc.) <> MatNo. & (equipment)

What causes this issue?

You are trying to install a piece of <GL:equipment>equipment</> at the
<GL:functional_location>functional location</> and the equipment master
record does not have the <GL:construction_type>construction type</>
&V1&.

System Response

INCLUDE 'KEINE-VERARBEITUNG' OBJECT DOKU ID TX LANGUAGE E

How to fix this error?

Install a piece of equipment that has the construction type &V1& in its
master record.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IA004 - MatNo. & (FunctLoc.) <> MatNo. & (equipment) ?

  The SAP error message IA004 indicates a mismatch between the material number (MatNo.) associated with a functional location and the material number associated with the equipment. This error typically arises in the context of maintenance management, particularly when dealing with maintenance plans, work orders, or equipment records.
  
  Cause:
  
  Data Entry Error: The most common cause is a simple data entry error where the material number for the functional location does not match the material number for the equipment.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the system where the functional location and equipment are not properly linked.
  Master Data Inconsistencies: Inconsistencies in master data, such as changes made to the material master or equipment master without proper updates to related records.
  Incorrect Assignment: The functional location may have been incorrectly assigned to the equipment or vice versa.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Verify Data: Check the material number associated with both the functional location and the equipment. Ensure that they