How To Fix IE011 - Equipment & already assigned as sub-equipment

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IE - SAPLIEL2: Equipment hierarchies

• Message number: 011

• Message text: Equipment & already assigned as sub-equipment

What causes this issue?

You have entered <GL:equipment>equipment</> &V1& as the new sub-piece
of equipment for the <GL:superior_equipment>superior equipment</>.
Equipment &V1& has already been allocated as a sub-piece of equipment.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Delete your allocation of equipment &V1&.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IE011 - Equipment & already assigned as sub-equipment ?

  The SAP error message IE011 ("Equipment & already assigned as sub-equipment") typically occurs when you are trying to assign an equipment to another piece of equipment as a sub-equipment, but the equipment you are trying to assign is already assigned as a sub-equipment to another parent equipment. This situation violates the rules of equipment hierarchy in SAP.
  Cause:
  
  Existing Assignment: The equipment you are trying to assign is already linked as a sub-equipment to another parent equipment.
  Hierarchy Violation: SAP does not allow an equipment to be a sub-equipment of more than one parent equipment at the same time.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Current Assignments:
  
  Use transaction code IE03 to display the equipment that you are trying to assign.
  Check the "Sub-Equipment" tab to see if it is already assigned to another parent equipment.
  
  
  
  Remove Existing Assignment:
  
  If the equipment is already assigned as a sub-equipment to another parent, you will need to remove that assignment first.
  Use transaction code IE02 to change the equipment and navigate to the "Sub-Equipment" tab to delete the existing assignment.
  
  
  
  Reassign the Equipment:
  
  After removing the existing assignment, you can now proceed to assign the equipment to the desired parent equipment using transaction code IE02 or IE01.
  
  
  
  Check for Dependencies:
  
  Ensure that there are no dependencies or business processes that might be affected by changing the equipment hierarchy.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Equipment Master Data: Understanding how equipment is structured in SAP is crucial. Each piece of equipment can have a hierarchy, and managing this hierarchy is essential for accurate reporting and maintenance.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  IE01: Create Equipment
  IE02: Change Equipment
  IE03: Display Equipment
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on equipment management and hierarchy rules.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to equipment assignments.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the IE011 error and manage your equipment assignments effectively.