How To Fix IH044 - No equipment was entered in order &

IH044 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IH - structuring

• Message number: 044

• Message text: No equipment was entered in order &

Self-Explanatory Message

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IH044 - Details

• The SAP error message IH044 ("No equipment was entered in order") typically occurs in the context of maintenance orders or work orders when the system expects an equipment number to be specified, but none has been provided. This can happen in various scenarios, such as when creating or processing maintenance orders in the SAP PM (Plant Maintenance) module.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Equipment Number: The most common cause is that the user did not enter an equipment number in the order.
  Incorrect Order Type: The order type being used may not require or allow for equipment to be specified.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the SAP system that are not set up correctly, leading to this error.
  User Authorization: The user may not have the necessary permissions to enter equipment information.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Enter Equipment Number: Ensure that you enter a valid equipment number in the order. This can usually be done in the order creation or