How To Fix IS141 - Equip. categ. selected is not allocated to ref. categ. 'S'

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IS - Equipment management

• Message number: 141

• Message text: Equip. categ. selected is not allocated to ref. categ. 'S'

What causes this issue?

You have entered an <GL:equipment_category>equipment category</> that
does not have the reference category <ZH>S</>.

System Response

INCLUDE 'KEINE-VERARBEITUNG' OBJECT DOKU ID TX LANGUAGE E
Only equipment categories are allowed that have reference category
<ZH>S</>.

How to fix this error?

Check that you have entered the correct equipment category.
If you have, and if the message appears again, check whether the
<GL:serial_number>serial number</> equipment category has the
reference category <ZH>S</>:

<DS:TRAN.OIET>Proceed</>
ENDIF
INCLUDE 'DARF-NICHT' OBJECT DOKU ID TX LANGUAGE E

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IS141 - Equip. categ. selected is not allocated to ref. categ. 'S' ?

  The SAP error message IS141, which states "Equip. categ. selected is not allocated to ref. categ. 'S'," typically occurs in the context of Equipment Management or Plant Maintenance modules when there is an issue with the configuration of equipment categories and their allocation to reference categories.
  Cause:
  This error usually arises due to one of the following reasons:
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The equipment category you are trying to use is not properly assigned to the reference category 'S' (which usually stands for "Service" or "Standard" in SAP).
  Missing Assignment: The equipment category may not have been assigned to the reference category in the configuration settings.
  Data Entry Error: There may be a mistake in the data entry where an incorrect equipment category is selected.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Equipment Category Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP transaction code SPRO to access the SAP Reference IMG.
  Navigate to Plant Maintenance and Customer Service > Master Data in Plant Maintenance and Customer Service > Technical Objects > Define Equipment Categories.
  Verify that the equipment category you are trying to use is correctly defined and check its assignment to the reference category 'S'.
  
  
  
  Assign Equipment Category to Reference Category:
  
  If the equipment category is not assigned to the reference category 'S', you will need to create or modify the assignment.
  Ensure that the equipment category is linked to the appropriate reference category in the configuration settings.
  
  
  
  Review Data Entry:
  
  Double-check the data entry for the equipment you are trying to create or modify. Ensure that the correct equipment category is selected.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about the correct configuration or assignments, refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP Basis or Functional team for guidance.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the process again to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  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.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for additional insights or patches that may address the issue.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to equipment categories and configurations.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the IS141 error and ensure that your equipment categories are correctly configured in SAP.