How To Fix IL420 - Equipment &2 is still installed at location &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IL - PM: ILOM - Functional Locations

• Message number: 420

• Message text: Equipment &2 is still installed at location &1

What causes this issue?

You want to deactivate the
<DS:GLOS.functional_location>functional location</> &V1&
or flag it for deletion or this operation has already been performed.
However, there are still one or more pieces of
<DS:GLOS.equipment>equipment</> installed at the location that are
currently not deactivated or flagged for deletion.
Equipment &V2& was found first of all.

System Response

If you wish to deactivate the functional location, the installed pieces
of equipment should also be deactivated or flagged for deletion.
If you wish to flag the functional location for deletion, the
installed pieces of equipment should also be flagged for deletion.
Before objects with a deletion flag are actually deleted, a check is
again carried out for dependent objects.

How to fix this error?

Check the <DS:GLOS.system_status>system status</> of the installed
pieces of equipment.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IL420 - Equipment &2 is still installed at location &1 ?

  The SAP error message IL420 indicates that an equipment item (identified by &2) is still installed at a specific location (identified by &1). This error typically occurs when you attempt to perform an operation that requires the equipment to be uninstalled or removed from its current location, but the system detects that it is still linked to that location.
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that the equipment is still assigned to a location or functional location in the system. This could happen in various scenarios, such as:
  
  Attempting to change the status of the equipment (e.g., decommissioning or deleting it) while it is still installed.
  Trying to perform maintenance or other operations on the equipment without first removing it from its current location.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the IL420 error, you need to follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Equipment Status: Verify the current status of the equipment. Ensure that it is not in use or locked by any ongoing processes.
  
  
  Uninstall Equipment:
  
  Navigate to the equipment master record in SAP.
  Use transaction code IE02 (Change Equipment) or IE03 (Display Equipment).
  Go to the "Location" tab and check the installation details.
  If the equipment is still installed, you need to uninstall it. You can do this by using transaction code IE04 (Change Installation) or IL02 (Change Functional Location) to remove the equipment from the location.
  
  
  
  Check Dependencies: Ensure that there are no other dependencies or transactions that are preventing the equipment from being uninstalled. This may include:
  
  Open work orders or maintenance plans linked to the equipment.
  Other equipment or components that may be dependent on the equipment in question.
  
  
  
  Re-attempt the Operation: Once the equipment has been successfully uninstalled, you can re-attempt the operation that triggered the IL420 error.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  IE02: Change Equipment
  IE03: Display Equipment
  IE04: Change Installation
  IL02: Change Functional Location
  IL03: Display Functional Location
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on equipment management and installation processes.
  
  
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to equipment and functional locations.
  
  
  Consult with SAP Support: If the issue persists after following the above steps, consider reaching out to your SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the IL420 error and proceed with your intended operations in SAP.