How To Fix IA035 - Different plants not permitted for installation/dismantling

IA035 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 035

• Message text: Different plants not permitted for installation/dismantling

What causes this issue?

The master record of the <GL:equipment>piece of equipment</> that you
want to install or dismantle contains a different <GL:plant>plant</> to
the one in the master record of the <GL:functional_location>functional
location</> at which you want to install or dismantle it.

System Response

Neither installation nor dismantling will be permitted on account of
the change of plant.

How to fix this error?

Make sure that the same plant is entered in the master records of the
piece of equipment and the functional location. To do this, change the
plant in the equipment master record.
When you have done this you can then can then install or dismantle the
equipment.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IA035 - Different plants not permitted for installation/dismantling ?

  The SAP error message IA035 ("Different plants not permitted for installation/dismantling") typically occurs in the context of asset management, particularly when dealing with the installation or dismantling of assets across different plants. This error indicates that the system has detected an inconsistency in the plant assignment for the asset being processed.
  
  Cause:
  The error arises when you attempt to install or dismantle an asset that is associated with a different plant than the one you are currently working in. In SAP, assets are often tied to specific plants, and operations involving these assets must be performed within the same plant context.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the IA035 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Plant Assignment:
  
  Verify the plant assignment of the asset you are trying to install or dismantle. You can do this by navigating to the asset master record (transaction code AS03) and checking the plant field.
  
  
  
  Ensure Consistency:
  
  Make sure that the plant you are