How To Fix IS044 - Equipment category does not allow alphanumeric equipment number

IS044 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IS - Equipment management

• Message number: 044

• Message text: Equipment category does not allow alphanumeric equipment number

What causes this issue?

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

System Response

How to fix this error?

Enter a number that corresponds to the requirements of the equipment
category.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IS044 - Equipment category does not allow alphanumeric equipment number ?

  The SAP error message IS044, which states "Equipment category does not allow alphanumeric equipment number," typically occurs when you are trying to create or modify an equipment record in SAP, and the equipment category you are using does not permit alphanumeric characters in the equipment number.
  
  Cause:
  
  Equipment Category Settings: The equipment category you are using is configured to only accept numeric equipment numbers. This is often defined in the configuration settings of the equipment category in SAP.
  Input Format: You may be inadvertently entering an alphanumeric value (e.g., a combination of letters and numbers) when the system expects a purely numeric value.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Equipment Category Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the equipment category in SAP. This can typically be found in the following path:
  SPRO ? Plant Maintenance ? Maintenance Processing ? Maintenance and Service Processing ? Define Equipment Categories.
  
  
  Review the settings for the specific equipment category you are using. Ensure that it