How To Fix IEQ330 - Only single installation is allowed at functional location &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IEQ - Change of Equipment History

• Message number: 330

• Message text: Only single installation is allowed at functional location &1

What causes this issue?

Only one single piece of
<DS:GLOS.3526C2ABAFAB52B9E10000009B38F974>equipment</> can be installed
at any one time at the <DS:GLOS.3526C2C1AFAB52B9E10000009B38F974>
functional location</> where you wish to install a piece of equipment.
However, at the time of installation, a piece of equipment has already
been installed at the functional location &V1&.

System Response

The piece of equipment can be installed, but it could lead to several
pieces of equipment being installed at the one time at functional
location &V1&, despite single installation.

How to fix this error?

Check your entries and ensure that at any one time, only one piece of
equipment is installed at the functional location &V1&.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IEQ330 - Only single installation is allowed at functional location &1 ?

  The SAP error message IEQ330: "Only single installation is allowed at functional location &1" typically occurs in the context of Equipment and Functional Location management within the SAP Plant Maintenance (PM) module. This error indicates that the system is trying to assign more than one piece of equipment (installation) to a specific functional location, which is not allowed based on the configuration settings.
  Cause:
  
  Configuration Settings: The functional location is configured to allow only a single installation. This is often set in the functional location master data.
  Existing Equipment: There may already be an existing piece of equipment assigned to the functional location, and the system does not allow a second installation.
  Data Entry Error: There might be an attempt to assign equipment incorrectly, such as trying to assign a piece of equipment that is already linked to another functional location.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Functional Location Settings:
  
  Go to the functional location master data (transaction code IL03).
  Check the settings to see if it is indeed configured to allow only one installation. If necessary, you can change the configuration to allow multiple installations if that fits your business process.
  
  
  
  Review Existing Installations:
  
  Check if there is already an installation assigned to the functional location. If there is, you may need to remove it or reassign it to another functional location if it is no longer needed there.
  
  
  
  Correct Data Entry:
  
  Ensure that you are not trying to assign equipment that is already assigned to another functional location. If you need to move the equipment, you may need to disassociate it from the current functional location first.
  
  
  
  Consult with Configuration Team:
  
  If you believe that the configuration should allow multiple installations, consult with your SAP configuration team to review the settings and make necessary adjustments.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  IL01: Create Functional Location
  IL02: Change Functional Location
  IL03: Display Functional Location
  IE01: Create Equipment
  IE02: Change Equipment
  IE03: Display Equipment
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional guidance on configuration settings.
  
  
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation on Equipment and Functional Location management for best practices and guidelines on how to manage installations effectively.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the IEQ330 error and manage your functional locations and equipment assignments appropriately.