How To Fix IA013 - Equipment & already installed at functional location &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 013

• Message text: Equipment & already installed at functional location &

What causes this issue?

You have flagged equipment &V1& for installation at functional
location &V2& although it is already installed there.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Reverse the entry for equipment &V1&.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IA013 - Equipment & already installed at functional location & ?

  The SAP error message IA013 indicates that the equipment you are trying to install is already assigned to a functional location. This typically occurs when you attempt to assign an equipment to a functional location that already has that equipment assigned to it, or when the equipment is already installed at another functional location.
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Assignment: The equipment is already assigned to the specified functional location.
  Existing Installation: The equipment is already installed at another functional location.
  Incorrect Data Entry: There may be a mistake in the functional location or equipment number being entered.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Existing Assignments:
  
  Use transaction code IE03 to display the equipment and check its current assignments.
  Verify if the equipment is already assigned to another functional location.
  
  
  
  Reassign Equipment:
  
  If the equipment needs to be moved to a new functional location, you may need to first uninstall it from the current location using transaction code IE04 (for uninstalling) and then install it at the new location using IE02 (for installation).
  
  
  
  Correct Data Entry:
  
  Ensure that you are entering the correct functional location and equipment number. Double-check for typos or incorrect entries.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review the SAP documentation or your organization's guidelines on equipment and functional location management to ensure compliance with procedures.
  
  
  
  Check for System Issues:
  
  If you believe the equipment should not be assigned to any functional location, there may be a system issue. In this case, consult your SAP Basis or technical support team.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  IE03: Display Equipment
  IE02: Change Equipment
  IE04: Uninstall Equipment
  IL03: Display Functional Location
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  
  
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to make changes to equipment and functional locations.
  
  
  Training: If you are unfamiliar with the process of managing equipment and functional locations in SAP, consider seeking training or guidance from a knowledgeable colleague or SAP consultant.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the IA013 error and successfully manage your equipment assignments in SAP.