How To Fix IE018 - Note status of equipment & before changing assignment

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IE - SAPLIEL2: Equipment hierarchies

• Message number: 018

• Message text: Note status of equipment & before changing assignment

What causes this issue?

You are trying to change the allocation of a piece of
<GL:equipment>equipment</> to its <GL:superior_equipment>superior
equipment</>.
The <GL:equipment_status>equipment status</> will only allow this after
a warning message.

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 IE018 - Note status of equipment & before changing assignment ?

  The SAP error message IE018 ("Note status of equipment & before changing assignment") typically occurs in the context of equipment management within the SAP system, particularly when trying to change the assignment of an equipment or functional location. This error indicates that there is a status on the equipment that prevents the change from being made.
  Cause:
  The error is usually caused by one or more of the following reasons:
  
  Equipment Status: The equipment has a status that restricts changes. For example, it may be in a "Blocked" or "Inactive" status.
  Open Notifications or Orders: There may be open maintenance notifications or orders associated with the equipment that need to be addressed before changes can be made.
  Dependencies: The equipment may be linked to other objects (like maintenance plans or task lists) that have restrictions on changes.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the IE018 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Equipment Status:
  
  Go to the equipment master record and check the status. You can do this using transaction code IE03 (Display Equipment).
  If the equipment is blocked or inactive, you may need to change its status to active or unblocked.
  
  
  
  Review Open Notifications/Orders:
  
  Check for any open maintenance notifications or orders related to the equipment. You can use transaction codes like IW28 (Display PM Orders) or IW29 (Display PM Notifications) to find any related documents.
  If there are open notifications or orders, you may need to complete or close them before proceeding with the assignment change.
  
  
  
  Check Dependencies:
  
  Review any dependencies that may be linked to the equipment. This includes checking maintenance plans, task lists, or other related objects that may prevent changes.
  If necessary, adjust or remove these dependencies.
  
  
  
  Consult with Your SAP Administrator:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue on your own, consult with your SAP administrator or support team. They may have additional tools or access to logs that can help diagnose the problem.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  IE03: Display Equipment
  IW28: Display PM Orders
  IW29: Display PM Notifications
  IE02: Change Equipment (if you need to change the status)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional guidance or patches related to this error. You can search for notes in the SAP Support Portal.
  
  
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to Equipment Management and Maintenance Planning for more context on equipment statuses and their implications.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the IE018 error and take appropriate action to resolve it.