How To Fix IH171 - No lines containing pieces of equipment were selected

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IH - structuring

• Message number: 171

• Message text: No lines containing pieces of equipment were selected

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IH171 - No lines containing pieces of equipment were selected ?

  The SAP error message IH171 ("No lines containing pieces of equipment were selected") typically occurs in the context of equipment management or maintenance processes within the SAP system. This error indicates that the system could not find any equipment records that match the criteria specified in your selection or input.
  Causes:
  
  Selection Criteria: The criteria you used to search for equipment may not match any existing records. This could be due to incorrect input values, such as equipment numbers, plant codes, or other selection parameters.
  Data Availability: There may be no equipment records created in the system for the specified criteria. This could happen if the equipment has not been registered or if it has been archived or deleted.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary permissions to view the equipment records, leading to the inability to select any lines.
  System Configuration: There may be configuration issues in the equipment management module that prevent the system from retrieving the relevant data.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Selection Criteria: Review the input values you used for the selection. Ensure that they are correct and that you are searching in the right context (e.g., correct plant, equipment type).
  Verify Equipment Records: Use transaction codes like IE03 (Display Equipment) or IL03 (Display Functional Location) to check if the equipment exists in the system. If it does not, you may need to create it.
  Review Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view the equipment records. You may need to contact your SAP security administrator to verify your access rights.
  Consult with IT Support: If the issue persists, it may be beneficial to consult with your IT support team or SAP Basis team to check for any underlying system issues or configuration problems.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as IE01 (Create Equipment), IE02 (Change Equipment), and IE03 (Display Equipment) for managing equipment records.
  SAP Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on equipment management and troubleshooting common issues.
  User Forums: Consider checking SAP community forums or user groups for similar issues and solutions shared by other users.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the IH171 error and take appropriate action to resolve it.