How To Fix IQ129 - Equipment &1 is already assigned to an IBase

IQ129 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IQ -

• Message number: 129

• Message text: Equipment &1 is already assigned to an IBase

What causes this issue?

Equipment &V1& is already assigned to installed base &V4& on &V2& at
&V3&.

System Response

The system cannot process the specified equipment number.

How to fix this error?

Copying from another installed base is not possible in the initial
screen. Enter the equipment number in the screen for processing the
installed base.

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.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IQ129 - Equipment &1 is already assigned to an IBase ?

  The SAP error message IQ129 indicates that the equipment you are trying to assign is already linked to an Installation Base (IBase). This typically occurs in the context of SAP's Customer Service (CS) or Plant Maintenance (PM) modules, where equipment is managed and tracked.
  
  Cause:
  The error arises when you attempt to assign an equipment number to an IBase that is already associated with another IBase or when the equipment is already linked to an existing IBase. This can happen due to:
  
  Duplicate Assignment: The equipment is already assigned to a different IBase.
  Incorrect Data Entry: There may be a mistake in the equipment number or IBase number being used.
  System Configuration: The system may have restrictions or configurations that prevent reassigning equipment to a different IBase.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Existing Assignments:
  
  Use transaction codes like IE03 (Display Equipment) or IB01 (Create IBase) to check if the equipment is already