How To Fix IS085 - The number ranges of the equipment categories are different

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IS - Equipment management

• Message number: 085

• Message text: The number ranges of the equipment categories are different

What causes this issue?

You have changed the
<DS:GLOS.equipment_category>equipment category</>.
Items of equipment of the new category normally have numbers from
another <DS:GLOS.number_range>number range</>.

System Response

The system will allow the equipment category to be changed.

How to fix this error?

Make sure that the number of this equipment does not match the
standard allocation of number ranges and equipment categories when you
carry out the changes.
To carry out the changes press <LS>ENTER</>.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IS085 - The number ranges of the equipment categories are different ?

  The SAP error message IS085, which states "The number ranges of the equipment categories are different," typically occurs in the context of equipment management within the SAP system. This error indicates that there is a mismatch in the number range settings for different equipment categories, which can prevent the creation or modification of equipment records.
  Cause:
  
  Different Number Ranges: Each equipment category in SAP can have its own number range. If you attempt to create or modify an equipment record that falls under a different category than what is currently configured, the system will throw this error.
  Configuration Issues: The number range configuration for equipment categories may not be set up correctly in the system, leading to inconsistencies.
  Missing Number Range Assignment: If a specific equipment category does not have a number range assigned, any attempt to create an equipment record under that category will result in this error.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Number Range Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code OMSE (or SPRO -> Plant Maintenance -> Maintenance Processing -> Maintenance and Service Processing -> Equipment -> Define Number Ranges for Equipment).
  Verify that the number ranges for the relevant equipment categories are correctly defined and that they do not overlap inappropriately.
  
  
  
  Assign Number Ranges:
  
  If you find that an equipment category is missing a number range, you will need to assign a valid number range to that category.
  Ensure that the number ranges are properly defined and activated.
  
  
  
  Consistency Check:
  
  Perform a consistency check to ensure that all equipment categories have the necessary number ranges assigned and that there are no discrepancies.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP Basis or functional team to ensure that the configuration aligns with your organization's requirements.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, test the creation or modification of equipment records to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as IE01 (Create Equipment), IE02 (Change Equipment), and IE03 (Display Equipment) to test the changes.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that the user attempting to create or modify equipment has the necessary authorizations to access the number range configuration.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues or provide additional guidance related to this error message.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the IS085 error and ensure that your equipment management processes function smoothly.