How To Fix IE022 - Note equipment status before changing assignment to superior equipment

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IE - SAPLIEL2: Equipment hierarchies

• Message number: 022

• Message text: Note equipment status before changing assignment to superior equipment

What causes this issue?

You are trying to change the allocation of a <GL:equipment>piece of
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 IE022 - Note equipment status before changing assignment to superior equipment ?

  The SAP error message IE022 ("Note equipment status before changing assignment to superior equipment") typically occurs when you attempt to change the assignment of a piece of equipment to a superior equipment (or parent equipment) while the status of the equipment does not allow for this change. This is often related to the equipment's current status, which may restrict certain operations.
  Cause:
  
  Equipment Status: The equipment you are trying to assign may have a status that prevents changes. For example, if the equipment is in a "Blocked" or "Inactive" status, you will not be able to change its assignment.
  Dependencies: There may be dependencies or relationships with other equipment or maintenance orders that prevent the change.
  Configuration Settings: The system configuration may impose restrictions on how equipment can be assigned or reassigned.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Equipment Status: 
  
  Go to the equipment master record (transaction code IE03) and check the status of the equipment. Look for any statuses that might prevent the assignment change.
  If the equipment is blocked or inactive, you may need to change its status to "Active" or "Available" before proceeding.
  
  
  
  Change Status:
  
  If you have the necessary authorizations, you can change the status of the equipment using transaction code IE02 (Change Equipment).
  Ensure that the equipment is not involved in any ongoing maintenance orders or processes that could be affected by the change.
  
  
  
  Review Dependencies:
  
  Check if there are any dependencies or relationships with other equipment or orders that need to be resolved before making the change.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to equipment status and assignment changes for any specific guidelines or restrictions.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  IE03: Display Equipment
  IE02: Change Equipment
  IE01: Create Equipment
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional insights or solutions related to this error message.
  User Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to change equipment statuses and assignments.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and take appropriate action to resolve it.