How To Fix IM037 - Cannot have an assembly without entering an equipment

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IM - Maintenance notifications

• Message number: 037

• Message text: Cannot have an assembly without entering an equipment

What causes this issue?

You tried to select an assembly, but no reference object was entered.

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?

Enter a reference object. Only then can you select an assembly.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IM037 - Cannot have an assembly without entering an equipment ?

  The SAP error message IM037 ("Cannot have an assembly without entering an equipment") typically occurs in the context of the SAP Plant Maintenance (PM) or Inventory Management (IM) modules when you are trying to create or manage an assembly without specifying the required equipment.
  
  Cause:
  This error usually arises due to one of the following reasons:
  
  Missing Equipment Information: The system requires that an assembly (which is a collection of components) must be linked to a specific piece of equipment. If the equipment field is left blank, the system will throw this error.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings in the system may not allow for assemblies to be created without associated equipment.
  Data Entry Error: There may be a simple oversight where the user forgot to enter the equipment number.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the IM037 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Enter Equipment Information:
  
  When creating or modifying the assembly, ensure that you enter the relevant equipment number