How To Fix IB_DECO120 - Equipment &1 exists in installed base &3 and not in &2

IB_DECO120 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IB_DECO - IB: Messages for IBase

• Message number: 120

• Message text: Equipment &1 exists in installed base &3 and not in &2

What causes this issue?

At this point in time, equipment &V1& is assigned to installed base &V3&
. The given installed base, &V2&, is different.

System Response

The program continues processing with installed base &V3&.

How to fix this error?

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

IB_DECO120 - Details

• The SAP error message IB_DECO120 indicates that there is a discrepancy in the installed base (IB) data for a specific piece of equipment. The message states that the equipment identified by &1 exists in the installed base &3 but is not found in the installed base &2. This typically occurs in scenarios involving equipment management, service management, or when dealing with installed base records in SAP.
  
  Cause:
  
  Data Inconsistency: The equipment may have been incorrectly assigned or removed from the installed base, leading to inconsistencies in the records.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the installed base settings or the way equipment is linked to the installed base.
  Master Data Issues: The equipment master data may not be correctly maintained, leading to discrepancies in the installed base.
  Transaction Errors: Errors during transactions that involve the installed base or equipment management can lead to this message.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Installed Base Records: Verify the installed base records