How To Fix IM020 - Equipment &1 not in the structure of equipment &2

IM020 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IM - Maintenance notifications

• Message number: 020

• Message text: Equipment &1 not in the structure of equipment &2

What causes this issue?

Equipment &V1&, to which the message refers, is not part of the
structure of equipment &V2&.

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?

Check whether equipment &V2& really was affected by the malfunction at
equipment &V1&.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

IM020 - Details

• The SAP error message IM020, which states "Equipment &1 not in the structure of equipment &2," typically occurs in the context of equipment management within the SAP system. This error indicates that the system is unable to find the specified equipment (Equipment &1) in the hierarchical structure of another piece of equipment (Equipment &2). This can happen in various scenarios, such as when trying to perform operations like maintenance planning, reporting, or when managing equipment hierarchies.
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect Equipment Assignment: Equipment &1 may not be correctly assigned to the structure of Equipment &2. This could be due to manual errors during data entry or configuration.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the master data, such as missing or incorrect relationships between the equipment.
  Hierarchy Changes: If the hierarchy of equipment has been changed (e.g., equipment was moved or deleted), the system may not recognize the relationship anymore.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not