How To Fix IH003 - Equipment & did not exist on &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IH - structuring

• Message number: 003

• Message text: Equipment & did not exist on &

What causes this issue?

The piece of <GL:equipment>equipment</> had not yet been created in
the system on the date that you have entered.

System Response

INCLUDE 'KEINE-VERARBEITUNG' OBJECT DOKU ID TX LANGUAGE E

How to fix this error?

Enter a valid date.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IH003 - Equipment & did not exist on & ?

  The SAP error message IH003, which states "Equipment & did not exist on &," typically occurs when there is an attempt to access or manipulate equipment data that does not exist in the system for the specified date. This error is often encountered in the context of maintenance management, particularly when dealing with equipment records in the SAP PM (Plant Maintenance) module.
  Cause:
  
  Non-Existent Equipment: The equipment number specified in the transaction does not exist in the system.
  Date Issues: The equipment may have been created or changed after the specified date, or it may have been deleted or archived before that date.
  Incorrect Input: The user may have entered the wrong equipment number or date.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary permissions to view or access the equipment data.
  
  Solution:
  
  Verify Equipment Number: Check the equipment number entered in the transaction to ensure it is correct. You can do this by using transaction codes like IE03 (Display Equipment) to see if the equipment exists.
  Check Validity Dates: Ensure that the equipment is valid for the date you are trying to access. You can check the equipment's creation and deletion dates in the equipment master data.
  Review Change Logs: If the equipment was recently created or modified, review the change logs to confirm its status.
  Authorization Check: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to access the equipment data. If not, contact your SAP security administrator.
  Consult with IT Support: If the issue persists, it may be necessary to consult with your IT support team or SAP Basis team to investigate further.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  IE03: Display Equipment
  IE02: Change Equipment
  IE01: Create Equipment
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation for the PM module to understand how equipment data is managed and the implications of dates in equipment records.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the IH003 error and take appropriate action to resolve it.