How To Fix IO105 - You must enter a piece of equipment when you enter an assembly

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IO - Plant Maintenance: Object List

• Message number: 105

• Message text: You must enter a piece of equipment when you enter an assembly

What causes this issue?

You have entered an assembly without entering a piece of equipment.

System Response

When you enter an assembly, you must also enter a piece of equipment.
The assembly must be in the equipment BOM.

How to fix this error?

Enter the piece of equipment or remove the entry of the assembly.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IO105 - You must enter a piece of equipment when you enter an assembly ?

  The SAP error message IO105 ("You must enter a piece of equipment when you enter an assembly") typically occurs in the context of maintenance or production processes where an assembly is being processed without the necessary equipment information. This error is common in modules like Plant Maintenance (PM) or Production Planning (PP).
  Cause:
  The error arises when:
  
  You are trying to create or modify a maintenance order, production order, or similar document that requires an assembly (or a component) to be linked to a specific piece of equipment.
  The system expects a piece of equipment to be specified for the assembly you are working with, but it has not been provided.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Enter Equipment Information:
  
  Ensure that you have entered the required equipment number in the relevant field when creating or modifying the order. This is typically found in the header or item details of the order.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Verify the configuration settings in your SAP system. Ensure that the assembly you are working with is correctly set up to require equipment information. This may involve checking the material master or the configuration of the assembly itself.
  
  
  
  Review Order Type:
  
  Check if the order type you are using requires equipment information. Some order types may have specific requirements that need to be fulfilled.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review the SAP documentation or help files related to the specific module you are working in (PM, PP, etc.) for any additional requirements or settings that may need to be adjusted.
  
  
  
  User Authorization:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to enter equipment information. Sometimes, restrictions in user roles can prevent you from making the required entries.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as IW31 (Create Order), IW32 (Change Order), or CO01 (Create Production Order) depending on the context of the error.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Training: If you frequently encounter this error, consider additional training on the relevant SAP modules to better understand the requirements for entering assemblies and equipment.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the IO105 error and proceed with your SAP tasks.