How To Fix IS105 - Equipment & is inactive

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IS - Equipment management

• Message number: 105

• Message text: Equipment & is inactive

What causes this issue?

The equipment that you have selected has the status <ZH>inactive</>.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Be aware that certain business operations can not be carried out
for this equipment because of its status.
You can find out which operations are authorized by selecting
the display status in the equipment master record and displaying the
business operations.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IS105 - Equipment & is inactive ?

  The SAP error message IS105, which states "Equipment & is inactive," typically indicates that the equipment you are trying to work with is not currently active in the system. This can occur for various reasons, such as the equipment being decommissioned, not being properly maintained, or being set to an inactive status in the system.
  Causes:
  
  Inactive Status: The equipment has been set to an inactive status in the system.
  Decommissioning: The equipment may have been decommissioned and is no longer in use.
  Data Entry Error: There may have been an error in data entry, leading to the equipment being incorrectly marked as inactive.
  System Configuration: The system configuration may not allow certain operations on inactive equipment.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Equipment Status:
  
  Navigate to the equipment master record (transaction code IE03) and check the status of the equipment. If it is marked as inactive, you will need to reactivate it.
  
  
  
  Reactivate Equipment:
  
  If the equipment is indeed inactive and you need to reactivate it, you can do so by using transaction code IE02 (Change Equipment). Change the status to active.
  
  
  
  Review Equipment Lifecycle:
  
  If the equipment has been decommissioned, consider whether it should be reactivated or if you need to create a new equipment record.
  
  
  
  Consult with Your SAP Administrator:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to change the status of the equipment, consult with your SAP administrator or the person responsible for equipment management in your organization.
  
  
  
  Check for Related Documents:
  
  Ensure that there are no outstanding documents or transactions related to the equipment that may be preventing it from being activated.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  IE03: Display Equipment
  IE02: Change Equipment
  IE01: Create Equipment
  
  
  
  Equipment Master Data: Understanding how equipment is managed in SAP PM (Plant Maintenance) is crucial. Familiarize yourself with the equipment master data fields and their implications on the equipment's status.
  
  
  User Roles and Permissions: Ensure that you have the appropriate roles and permissions to make changes to equipment records.
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or your organization's internal guidelines for managing equipment in SAP.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the IS105 error and manage the equipment status effectively.