How To Fix IE009 - Different plants not permitted within an equipment hierarchy

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IE - SAPLIEL2: Equipment hierarchies

• Message number: 009

• Message text: Different plants not permitted within an equipment hierarchy

What causes this issue?

The <GL:superior_equipment>superior piece of equipment</> and the
the sub-piece of equipment that you are trying to allocate to it
have different <GL:maintenance_plant>maintenance plants</> in their
master records.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

You can only allocate pieces of equipment to one another if they have
the same maintenance plant. Enter a different piece of equipment or
change the maintenance plant before you make the allocation.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IE009 - Different plants not permitted within an equipment hierarchy ?

  The SAP error message IE009 "Different plants not permitted within an equipment hierarchy" typically occurs when you are trying to create or modify an equipment hierarchy in SAP PM (Plant Maintenance) and the equipment or functional locations involved are assigned to different plants. In SAP, equipment hierarchies are expected to be consistent within a single plant, meaning that all equipment and functional locations in the hierarchy must belong to the same plant.
  Cause:
  
  Different Plants: The primary cause of this error is that the equipment or functional locations you are trying to link in the hierarchy belong to different plants.
  Incorrect Assignment: The equipment or functional location may have been incorrectly assigned to a different plant during creation or modification.
  Hierarchy Structure: The structure of the hierarchy itself may be incorrect, leading to inconsistencies in plant assignments.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the IE009 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Plant Assignments:
  
  Verify the plant assignments of the equipment and functional locations involved in the hierarchy. You can do this by navigating to the equipment or functional location master data and checking the plant field.
  
  
  
  Correct Plant Assignments:
  
  If you find that the equipment or functional locations are assigned to different plants, you will need to either:
  
  Change the plant assignment of one of the pieces of equipment or functional location to match the other.
  Create a new hierarchy that maintains the same plant assignment for all components.
  
  
  
  
  
  Review Hierarchy Structure:
  
  Ensure that the hierarchy structure is correct and that all components are intended to be part of the same hierarchy.
  
  
  
  Use Transaction Codes:
  
  Use transaction codes like IE02 (Change Equipment) or IL02 (Change Functional Location) to make necessary changes to the plant assignments.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about the correct plant assignments or hierarchy structure, consult your organization's documentation or reach out to your SAP support team for guidance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any specific patches or updates related to this error message.
  SAP Help Documentation: Refer to the official SAP Help documentation for more details on equipment hierarchies and plant assignments.
  Training: Consider training sessions or workshops on SAP PM to better understand equipment management and hierarchy structures.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the IE009 error and successfully manage your equipment hierarchy in SAP.