How To Fix IEN151 - Equipment (status) must be placed in storage

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IEN -

• Message number: 151

• Message text: Equipment (status) must be placed in storage

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IEN151 - Equipment (status) must be placed in storage ?

  The SAP error message IEN151 indicates that an equipment item is in a status that requires it to be placed in storage before further actions can be taken. This typically occurs in the context of equipment management within SAP's Plant Maintenance (PM) or Asset Management modules.
  Cause:
  The error usually arises due to one of the following reasons:
  
  Equipment Status: The equipment has a status that prevents it from being used in operations. Common statuses that may trigger this error include "In Repair," "Inactive," or "Blocked."
  Missing Storage Location: The equipment may not be assigned to a valid storage location, or the current status does not allow it to be in the operational area.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the system that dictate how equipment statuses are managed, leading to this error when certain conditions are not met.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the IEN151 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Equipment Status:
  
  Go to the equipment master record (transaction code IE03) and check the current status of the equipment.
  If the status is not appropriate for the intended action, you may need to change it. This can be done using transaction code IE02 (Change Equipment).
  
  
  
  Change Equipment Status:
  
  If the equipment is in a status that requires it to be placed in storage, you may need to change its status to "Available" or another appropriate status that allows it to be used.
  Ensure that the equipment is not currently undergoing maintenance or repair if you intend to use it.
  
  
  
  Assign Storage Location:
  
  Ensure that the equipment is assigned to a valid storage location. You can do this in the equipment master record.
  If necessary, update the storage location to reflect where the equipment should be stored.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  If the issue persists, review the configuration settings related to equipment status management in your SAP system. This may require assistance from your SAP Basis or configuration team.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for more detailed information on equipment statuses and their implications.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  IE03: Display Equipment
  IE02: Change Equipment
  IE01: Create Equipment
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to equipment statuses and the IEN151 error.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to change equipment statuses and access the equipment master records.
  
  If you continue to experience issues after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant specializing in Plant Maintenance or Asset Management.