How To Fix IS014 - Equipment called up -> maintain partner by maintaining equipment

IS014 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IS - Equipment management

• Message number: 014

• Message text: Equipment called up -> maintain partner by maintaining equipment

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IS014 - Equipment called up -> maintain partner by maintaining equipment ?

  The SAP error message IS014, which states "Equipment called up -> maintain partner by maintaining equipment," typically occurs when there is a missing or incorrect assignment of a partner function for the equipment in question. This error is often encountered in the context of maintenance management or when working with equipment master records.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Partner Assignment: The equipment master record does not have the necessary partner functions assigned. Partner functions could include roles such as vendor, manufacturer, or service provider.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for partner functions in the equipment master may not be set up correctly.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data related to the equipment or its associated partners.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the IS014 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Access Equipment Master Record:
  
  Go to the transaction code IE02 (Change Equipment) or IE01 (Create Equipment) in SAP.
  
  
  
  Check Partner Functions:
  
  In the equipment master record, navigate to the "Partners" tab.
  Verify if the necessary partner