How To Fix IS117 - No history-relevant changes to equipment &1 are allowed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IS - Equipment management

• Message number: 117

• Message text: No history-relevant changes to equipment &1 are allowed

What causes this issue?

The status of equipment &V1& prohibits history-relevant changes. This
prevents a new history record for the equipment from being created. This
would prohibit history-relevant changes (for example, installation) at
an earlier point in time.
The "&V2&" field was changed and is defined as history relevant.

System Response

The changes are not saved.

How to fix this error?

Check why history-relevant changes are not allowed for the equipment. If
required, change the status of the equipment.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IS117 - No history-relevant changes to equipment &1 are allowed ?

  The SAP error message IS117 "No history-relevant changes to equipment &1 are allowed" typically occurs when you attempt to make changes to equipment data that are not permitted due to the equipment's status or history settings. This error is often encountered in the context of Plant Maintenance (PM) or Asset Management modules.
  Cause:
  
  Equipment Status: The equipment may be in a status that does not allow for history-relevant changes. For example, if the equipment is set to a status that restricts modifications (like "Technically Completed" or "Inactive"), you will not be able to make certain changes.
  Historical Data: The system is designed to protect historical data integrity. If the equipment has historical records (like maintenance orders, notifications, etc.), certain changes may be restricted to prevent inconsistencies.
  Configuration Settings: The configuration settings in the system may restrict changes to equipment that has historical data associated with it.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Equipment Status: Review the status of the equipment in question. If it is in a status that restricts changes, you may need to change the status to allow modifications. This can typically be done through the equipment master data transaction (IE02).
  Review Change Requirements: Determine if the changes you are trying to make are indeed necessary. If they are, consider whether you can achieve your goal through alternative means that do not involve changing history-relevant data.
  Consult with Configuration Team: If you believe the changes should be allowed, consult with your SAP configuration team to review the settings related to equipment changes and historical data. They may need to adjust the configuration to allow for the changes you need.
  Use Transaction Codes: Use transaction codes like IE02 (Change Equipment) to check the equipment details and status. You can also use transaction codes like IL03 (Display Equipment) to view historical data associated with the equipment.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation for detailed information on equipment management and the implications of changing equipment data.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance on handling equipment changes.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to equipment data. Sometimes, restrictions can be due to user role limitations.
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, it may be beneficial to reach out to your SAP support team for further assistance.