How To Fix /ISDFPS/PM032 - Equipment cannot be assigned in the past

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /ISDFPS/PM -

• Message number: 032

• Message text: Equipment cannot be assigned in the past

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /ISDFPS/PM032 - Equipment cannot be assigned in the past ?

  The SAP error message /ISDFPS/PM032 Equipment cannot be assigned in the past typically occurs when you are trying to assign an equipment to a functional location or a piece of maintenance work in a time frame that is earlier than the current date or the start date of the equipment's lifecycle. This is a common issue in SAP Plant Maintenance (PM) and can arise in various scenarios, such as during equipment assignment, maintenance planning, or when updating records.
  
  Cause:
  
  Date Constraints: The equipment you are trying to assign has a start date that is later than the date you are attempting to make the assignment.
  System Settings: The system may have settings that prevent historical assignments to ensure data integrity and accuracy in reporting.
  Equipment Status: The equipment may be in a status that does not allow it to be assigned to a functional location or work order.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Dates: Verify the dates associated with