How To Fix IS079 - Plants & and & different -> equipment plant will be copied

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IS - Equipment management

• Message number: 079

• Message text: Plants & and & different -> equipment plant will be copied

What causes this issue?

You have entered <GL:maintenance_plant>maintenance plant</> "&V1&" and a
reference piece of equipment whose maintenance plant is "&V2&".
The two plants are different.

System Response

The system will copy the maintenance plant from the reference piece of
equipment, in other words, plant "&V2&".

How to fix this error?

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 IS079 - Plants & and & different -> equipment plant will be copied ?

  The SAP error message IS079, which states "Plants & and & different -> equipment plant will be copied," typically occurs in the context of equipment management within the SAP system. This error indicates that there is a mismatch between the plant associated with the equipment and the plant being used in the transaction or operation you are trying to perform.
  Cause:
  
  Plant Mismatch: The primary cause of this error is that the equipment you are trying to work with is assigned to a different plant than the one you are currently using in your transaction.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the equipment master data or the plant settings that lead to this mismatch.
  Data Entry Errors: Incorrect data entry when creating or modifying equipment or plant records can also lead to this error.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Equipment Master Data:
  
  Go to the equipment master data (transaction code IE03) and verify the plant assignment for the equipment in question.
  Ensure that the plant associated with the equipment matches the plant you are trying to use in your transaction.
  
  
  
  Correct Plant Assignment:
  
  If the plant assignment is incorrect, you may need to change the plant in the equipment master data (transaction code IE02) to match the intended plant for your transaction.
  
  
  
  Review Transaction Data:
  
  Ensure that the transaction you are performing (e.g., maintenance order, work order) is correctly referencing the intended plant.
  
  
  
  Consult Configuration:
  
  If the issue persists, consult with your SAP configuration team to review the settings related to equipment and plant assignments. They may need to check the configuration in the relevant modules (e.g., PM - Plant Maintenance).
  
  
  
  User Training:
  
  Ensure that users are trained on the correct procedures for entering and managing equipment and plant data to minimize data entry errors.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as IE01 (Create Equipment), IE02 (Change Equipment), and IE03 (Display Equipment).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to Equipment Management and Plant Maintenance for best practices and guidelines.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the IS079 error and ensure that your equipment and plant data are correctly aligned in the SAP system.