How To Fix IEQ123 - Enter the superordinate technical object

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IEQ - Change of Equipment History

• Message number: 123

• Message text: Enter the superordinate technical object

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IEQ123 - Enter the superordinate technical object ?

  The SAP error message IEQ123 ("Enter the superordinate technical object") typically occurs in the context of SAP Plant Maintenance (PM) or SAP Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) when a user is trying to create or modify a technical object (like a piece of equipment or a functional location) that requires a hierarchical relationship with a superior object.
  Cause:
  The error arises when the system expects a superordinate technical object (such as a higher-level functional location or equipment) to be specified, but it has not been provided. This is often required for maintaining the structure of technical objects in the system, ensuring that all objects are correctly linked in a hierarchy.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you should:
  
  
  Identify the Context: Determine where you are trying to create or modify the technical object. This could be in equipment master data, functional location, or maintenance orders.
  
  
  Enter the Superordinate Object:
  
  If you are creating a new technical object, ensure that you specify the superordinate technical object in the relevant field.
  If you are modifying an existing object, check if the superordinate object is correctly assigned.
  
  
  
  Check Object Hierarchy: 
  
  Use transaction codes like IL03 (Display Functional Location) or IE03 (Display Equipment) to view the hierarchy of existing objects. Ensure that the object you are trying to create or modify fits into the existing structure.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: If you are unsure about the hierarchy or the required fields, refer to your organization's documentation or SAP help resources for guidance on the specific technical object you are working with.
  
  
  Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to create or modify the technical objects in the system.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  IE01: Create Equipment
  IE02: Change Equipment
  IL01: Create Functional Location
  IL02: Change Functional Location
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or additional guidance related to this error message.
  
  
  Training and Documentation: Consider training sessions or documentation specific to SAP PM/EAM to better understand the relationships between technical objects.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the IEQ123 error and successfully manage your technical objects in SAP.