How To Fix IS513 - Equipment &1 is already installed in equipment &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IS - Equipment management

• Message number: 513

• Message text: Equipment &1 is already installed in equipment &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IS513 - Equipment &1 is already installed in equipment &2 ?

  The SAP error message IS513 indicates that an equipment (identified as &1) is already installed in another piece of equipment (identified as &2). This typically occurs when you are trying to install a piece of equipment that is already associated with another parent equipment in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Existing Installation: The equipment you are trying to install is already installed in another piece of equipment. In SAP, each piece of equipment can only be installed in one parent equipment at a time.
  Data Entry Error: There may be a mistake in the data entry where the same equipment is being referenced for installation.
  System Configuration: The system may not be configured to allow multiple installations of the same equipment.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Current Installations: 
  
  Use transaction codes like IE03 (Display Equipment) to check where the equipment is currently installed. This will help you identify the parent equipment.
  
  
  
  Uninstall from Current Equipment:
  
  If you need to move the equipment to a new parent, you must first uninstall it from the current parent equipment. You can do this using transaction codes like IE02 (Change Equipment) or through the appropriate installation transaction.
  
  
  
  Reinstall:
  
  After uninstalling, you can proceed to install the equipment in the desired parent equipment.
  
  
  
  Review Equipment Relationships:
  
  Ensure that the equipment relationships are correctly defined in the system. This can help prevent similar issues in the future.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about the process, refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for guidance on handling equipment installations.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  IE01: Create Equipment
  IE02: Change Equipment
  IE03: Display Equipment
  IL01: Create Functional Location
  IL02: Change Functional Location
  IL03: Display Functional Location
  
  
  
  SAP Modules: This error is typically related to the SAP Plant Maintenance (PM) module, which deals with equipment management and maintenance activities.
  
  
  Best Practices: 
  
  Regularly audit equipment installations to ensure that there are no conflicts.
  Train users on the correct procedures for managing equipment installations to minimize errors.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the IS513 error and manage equipment installations effectively in SAP.