How To Fix IQ180 - Object cannot be assigned to this installed base

IQ180 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IQ -

• Message number: 180

• Message text: Object cannot be assigned to this installed base

What causes this issue?

You attempted to assign an object to your installed base that was
assigned to the installed base &V1& at a later point in time. This is
not permitted. This is because after you started the transaction to
create or change an installed base, another user also started a
transaction to create or change an installed base, and assigned and then
saved the object that you now wish to include in your installed base.

System Response

This error message is triggered.

How to fix this error?

Restart this transaction so that a new reference time can be chosen for
the implementation by the system.

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 IQ180 - Object cannot be assigned to this installed base ?

  The SAP error message IQ180, which states "Object cannot be assigned to this installed base," typically occurs in the context of SAP's Installed Base (IB) functionality, often used in industries like manufacturing, service management, and asset management. This error indicates that there is an issue with the assignment of an object (like a piece of equipment or a service order) to a specific installed base.
  Causes of Error IQ180
  
  
  Object Status: The object you are trying to assign may not be in a valid status for assignment. For example, it might be inactive or not properly configured.
  
  
  Installed Base Configuration: The installed base itself may not be set up correctly or may not allow the assignment of the specific type of object you are trying to link.
  
  
  Object Type Compatibility: The object type you are trying to assign may not be compatible with the installed base. For instance, certain objects can only be assigned