How To Fix IA029 - Note status of equipment before dismantling from FunctLoc. &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 029

• Message text: Note status of equipment before dismantling from FunctLoc. &

What causes this issue?

You are trying to install a piece of <GL:equipment>equipment</> that is
already installed at <GL:functional_location>functional location</>
&V1&, from which it must first be dismantled.
The <GL:equipment_status>equipment status</> will allow dismantling to
take place after a warning.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

INCLUDE 'EQUISTATUS2' OBJECT DOKU ID TX LANGUAGE E

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IA029 - Note status of equipment before dismantling from FunctLoc. & ?

  The SAP error message IA029, which states "Note status of equipment before dismantling from FunctLoc," typically occurs when you attempt to dismantle equipment that is still linked to a functional location or has certain status restrictions. This error is part of the Asset Management module in SAP, particularly related to the maintenance and dismantling of equipment.
  Cause:
  
  Equipment Status: The equipment you are trying to dismantle may have a status that prevents it from being dismantled. For example, it might be in a "Blocked" or "In Use" status.
  Functional Location Link: The equipment is still linked to a functional location, and SAP requires that all links be removed before dismantling.
  Pending Transactions: There may be open work orders, maintenance plans, or other transactions associated with the equipment that need to be resolved first.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Equipment Status:
  
  Go to the equipment master record and check the status of the equipment. If it is blocked or in use, you will need to change its status to allow dismantling.
  You can change the status in the equipment master data (transaction code IE02).
  
  
  
  Remove Functional Location Link:
  
  If the equipment is linked to a functional location, you need to remove this link. You can do this by navigating to the functional location and unlinking the equipment (transaction code IL02).
  Ensure that the equipment is no longer assigned to any functional location before attempting to dismantle it.
  
  
  
  Resolve Pending Transactions:
  
  Check for any open work orders or maintenance plans associated with the equipment. You can use transaction codes IW38 (for work orders) and IP24 (for maintenance plans) to review and close any pending items.
  If there are any outstanding transactions, resolve them before proceeding with the dismantling.
  
  
  
  Dismantle Equipment:
  
  Once the above checks and actions are completed, you can attempt to dismantle the equipment again using the appropriate transaction (usually transaction code IE07).
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  IE02: Change Equipment
  IL02: Change Functional Location
  IW38: Change Work Orders
  IP24: Display Maintenance Plans
  IE07: Dismantle Equipment
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed steps on managing equipment and functional locations, as well as understanding equipment statuses.
  
  
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to equipment and functional locations in SAP.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the IA029 error and successfully dismantle the equipment.