How To Fix IP396 - Enter a piece of equipment as reference object

IP396 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IP - Messages for preventive maintenance

• Message number: 396

• Message text: Enter a piece of equipment as reference object

What causes this issue?

You want to create a task list for the equipment. To do this, you must
maintain a piece of equipment as the reference object.

System Response

The system creates a task list for the piece of equipment defined in
the item.

How to fix this error?

Maintain a piece of equipment as the reference object.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IP396 - Enter a piece of equipment as reference object ?

  The SAP error message IP396 ("Enter a piece of equipment as reference object") typically occurs in the context of maintenance planning and execution within the SAP system, particularly when dealing with maintenance orders or notifications. This error indicates that the system requires a specific piece of equipment to be referenced in the transaction you are trying to execute.
  
  Cause:
  The error is triggered when:
  
  You are trying to create or process a maintenance order or notification without specifying a piece of equipment.
  The system expects a reference object (equipment) to be defined for the operation you are performing, but it is missing.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the IP396 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Enter Equipment Information:
  
  Ensure that you have entered a valid piece of equipment in the relevant field. This is usually found in the header or item details of the maintenance order or notification.
  If you are creating a maintenance order, look for the "Equipment" field