How To Fix IS806 - Equipment & already exists

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IS - Equipment management

• Message number: 806

• Message text: Equipment & already exists

What causes this issue?

A piece of <GL:equipment>equipment</> with the number &V1& already
exists in the system.

System Response

INCLUDE 'KEINE-VERARBEITUNG' OBJECT DOKU ID TX LANGUAGE E

How to fix this error?

Give the piece of equipment that you want to create a number that has
not been assigned yet or let the system assign it a number from the
internal <GL:number_range>number range</> for equipment.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IS806 - Equipment & already exists ?

  The SAP error message IS806, which states "Equipment & already exists," typically occurs when you attempt to create a new equipment record in the SAP system, but the equipment number you are trying to use is already assigned to an existing piece of equipment. This can happen for various reasons, such as data entry errors or attempts to duplicate equipment records.
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Equipment Number: The most common cause is that the equipment number you are trying to create already exists in the system.
  Incorrect Number Range: If the number range for equipment is not set up correctly, it may lead to conflicts.
  Data Entry Error: The user may have mistakenly entered an existing equipment number.
  System Migration Issues: If data was migrated from another system, there may be duplicates that were not properly handled.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Existing Equipment: Before creating new equipment, check if the equipment number already exists in the system. You can do this by using transaction codes like IE03 (Display Equipment) or using the equipment search functionality.
  
  
  Use a Different Equipment Number: If the equipment number is indeed taken, you will need to select a different number that is not currently in use.
  
  
  Review Number Ranges: Ensure that the number range for equipment is correctly configured. You can check this in the customizing settings under:
  
  SPRO ? Plant Maintenance and Customer Service ? Master Data ? Equipment ? Define Number Ranges for Equipment.
  
  
  
  Data Cleanup: If you suspect that there are duplicates due to data migration or other issues, you may need to perform a data cleanup to remove or merge duplicate records.
  
  
  Consult with SAP Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP documentation for further assistance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  IE01: Create Equipment
  IE02: Change Equipment
  IE03: Display Equipment
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to equipment creation and management.
  Documentation: Review SAP Help documentation for detailed information on equipment management and number range configuration.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the IS806 error and successfully manage your equipment records in SAP.