How To Fix IE023 - Note equipment status before assigning it to superior equipment

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IE - SAPLIEL2: Equipment hierarchies

• Message number: 023

• Message text: Note equipment status before assigning it to superior equipment

What causes this issue?

You are trying to allocate a piece of <GL:equipment>equipment</> to a
<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 IE023 - Note equipment status before assigning it to superior equipment ?

  The SAP error message IE023 ("Note equipment status before assigning it to superior equipment") typically occurs when you attempt to assign a piece of equipment to a superior equipment (or parent equipment) in the SAP system, but the status of the equipment you are trying to assign does not allow for this action. 
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that the equipment you are trying to assign has a status that prevents it from being assigned to another piece of equipment. Common statuses that can lead to this error include:
  
  Inactive: The equipment is not active and cannot be assigned.
  Blocked: The equipment is blocked for certain operations.
  Under Maintenance: The equipment is currently undergoing maintenance and cannot be assigned.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to check and possibly change the status of the equipment you are trying to assign. Here are the steps you can take:
  
  
  Check Equipment Status:
  
  Go to the equipment master data in SAP (Transaction code: IE03).
  Enter the equipment number and check the status in the equipment details.
  
  
  
  Change Equipment Status:
  
  If the equipment is inactive or blocked, you may need to change its status. This can be done using the following transactions:
  
  IE02: Change Equipment
  IE01: Create Equipment (if you need to create a new one)
  
  
  Ensure that the equipment is set to an active status that allows for assignment.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  If you are unsure about the statuses and their implications, consult with your SAP administrator or refer to the configuration settings in the system to understand the status management for equipment.
  
  
  
  Documentation:
  
  Review any relevant documentation or notes related to equipment status management in your organization’s SAP documentation.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After changing the status, try to assign the equipment again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to equipment status management that might provide additional insights or updates.
  User Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to change equipment statuses.
  Training: If you are frequently encountering this issue, consider training on equipment management in SAP to better understand how statuses affect equipment assignments.
  
  If the problem persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team for further assistance.