How To Fix IA020 - Equipment status does not allow dismantling

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 020

• Message text: Equipment status does not allow dismantling

What causes this issue?

You are trying to dismantle a piece of <GL:equipment>equipment</>
that has a <GL:equipment_status>status</> that does not allow
dismantling to take place.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

INCLUDE 'EQUISTATUS1' OBJECT DOKU ID TX LANGUAGE E

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IA020 - Equipment status does not allow dismantling ?

  The SAP error message IA020, which states "Equipment status does not allow dismantling," typically occurs when you attempt to dismantle an equipment item that is in a status that does not permit this action. This can happen in various scenarios, such as when the equipment is still in use, has pending transactions, or is locked due to certain status settings.
  Causes:
  
  Equipment Status: The equipment may have a status that prohibits dismantling, such as "In Use," "Blocked," or "Inactive."
  Pending Transactions: There may be open work orders, maintenance plans, or other transactions associated with the equipment that need to be resolved first.
  User Authorizations: The user may not have the necessary permissions to perform the dismantling action.
  Configuration Settings: The system configuration may restrict dismantling based on certain criteria or business rules.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Equipment Status:
  
  Navigate to the equipment master record (transaction code IE03) and check the status of the equipment.
  If the status is not appropriate for dismantling, you may need to change it to a status that allows dismantling (e.g., "Inactive").
  
  
  
  Resolve Pending Transactions:
  
  Review any open work orders or maintenance plans associated with the equipment. Close or complete these transactions before attempting to dismantle.
  Use transaction codes IW38 or IW39 to check for open work orders.
  
  
  
  Change Equipment Status:
  
  If the equipment is in a status that does not allow dismantling, you may need to change it to a status that does. This can be done using transaction code IE02 (Change Equipment).
  
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user attempting to dismantle the equipment has the necessary authorizations. Consult with your SAP security team if needed.
  
  
  
  Consult Configuration Settings:
  
  If the issue persists, consult with your SAP configuration team to review any specific settings that may be preventing dismantling.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  IE03: Display Equipment
  IE02: Change Equipment
  IW38/IW39: Display/Change Work Orders
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to equipment dismantling.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation or user manuals related to equipment management and dismantling processes for additional guidance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the IA020 error and take appropriate action to resolve it.