How To Fix IH079 - No equipment exists

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IH - structuring

• Message number: 079

• Message text: No equipment exists

What causes this issue?

The object does not refer to a piece of <GL:equipment>equipment</> from
which partners can be selected.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IH079 - No equipment exists ?

  The SAP error message IH079 ("No equipment exists") typically occurs when you are trying to access or perform an operation on equipment that the system cannot find in the database. This can happen in various transactions related to equipment management, such as creating maintenance orders, viewing equipment details, or performing other equipment-related functions.
  Causes of IH079 Error
  
  Non-Existent Equipment: The equipment number you are trying to access does not exist in the system.
  Incorrect Equipment Number: There may be a typo or formatting issue in the equipment number you entered.
  Deleted Equipment: The equipment may have been deleted or archived in the system.
  Authorization Issues: You may not have the necessary permissions to view the equipment.
  Data Synchronization Issues: If your system is integrated with other systems, there may be synchronization issues leading to missing data.
  
  Solutions to IH079 Error
  
  
  Verify Equipment Number:
  
  Double-check the equipment number you are entering for any typos or formatting errors.
  Ensure that you are using the correct number format as required by your organization.
  
  
  
  Check Equipment Existence:
  
  Use transaction code IE03 (Display Equipment) to check if the equipment exists in the system.
  If you cannot find the equipment, it may have been deleted or never created.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to access the equipment data. Contact your SAP security administrator if you suspect authorization issues.
  
  
  
  Consult with IT Support:
  
  If the equipment should exist but you cannot find it, consult your IT support team to check for any data integrity issues or synchronization problems with other systems.
  
  
  
  Check for Archiving:
  
  If the equipment has been archived, you may need to retrieve it from the archive or check the archiving settings.
  
  
  
  Use Transaction Codes:
  
  Use transaction codes like IE01 (Create Equipment) or IE02 (Change Equipment) to create or modify equipment if necessary.
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  IE03: Display Equipment
  IE01: Create Equipment
  IE02: Change Equipment
  IW31: Create Maintenance Order
  IW32: Change Maintenance Order
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to equipment management.
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or user manuals for detailed instructions on equipment management processes.
  
  
  If the problem persists after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to escalate the issue to your SAP support team for further investigation.