How To Fix IEN107 - Equipment &1 is installed in superordinate equipment &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IEN -

• Message number: 107

• Message text: Equipment &1 is installed in superordinate equipment &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IEN107 - Equipment &1 is installed in superordinate equipment &2 ?

  The SAP error message IEN107 indicates that an equipment (identified as &1) is installed in a superordinate equipment (identified as &2). This error typically arises when you are trying to perform an action on the subordinate equipment that is not allowed because it is currently linked to a parent equipment.
  Cause:
  
  Hierarchy Structure: The equipment you are trying to modify or delete is part of a hierarchical structure where it is installed in another piece of equipment. This relationship prevents certain actions from being performed on the subordinate equipment.
  Data Integrity: SAP enforces data integrity rules to ensure that the relationships between equipment are maintained correctly. Attempting to change or delete an installed piece of equipment without first addressing its relationship with the superordinate equipment will trigger this error.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the IEN107 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Equipment Relationships:
  
  Use transaction code IE03 (Display Equipment) to view the details of the subordinate equipment (&1) and check its installation status.
  Verify the superordinate equipment (&2) to understand the hierarchy.
  
  
  
  Uninstall the Equipment:
  
  If you need to delete or modify the subordinate equipment, you must first uninstall it from the superordinate equipment. This can be done using transaction code IE02 (Change Equipment) or IE04 (Change Installation).
  Navigate to the installation tab and remove the subordinate equipment from the superordinate equipment.
  
  
  
  Perform Required Action:
  
  After successfully uninstalling the equipment, you can proceed with the action you initially intended (e.g., deleting or modifying the equipment).
  
  
  
  Reinstall if Necessary:
  
  If you need to maintain the relationship after making changes, you can reinstall the equipment back to the superordinate equipment after completing your modifications.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  IE01: Create Equipment
  IE02: Change Equipment
  IE03: Display Equipment
  IE04: Change Installation
  IE05: Display Installation
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for Equipment Management for more detailed information on equipment hierarchy and management.
  User Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to equipment records in SAP.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the IEN107 error and manage your equipment hierarchy effectively.