How To Fix IT014 - Equipment description does not exist

IT014 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IT - SAPLITX1: Word processing for Plant Maintenance objects

• Message number: 014

• Message text: Equipment description does not exist

What causes this issue?

You are trying to display an equipment description that has been
deleted in the meantime.

System Response

The system cannot display the description.

How to fix this error?

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 IT014 - Equipment description does not exist ?

  The SAP error message "IT014 Equipment description does not exist" typically occurs when you are trying to access or manipulate equipment data in the SAP system, but the system cannot find the description for the specified equipment. This can happen for several reasons:
  Causes:
  
  Missing Equipment Master Data: The equipment you are trying to reference may not have been created in the system, or it may have been deleted.
  Incorrect Equipment Number: The equipment number you are entering may be incorrect or mistyped.
  Data Synchronization Issues: If your SAP system is integrated with other systems, there may be synchronization issues leading to missing data.
  Authorization Issues: You may not have the necessary permissions to view the equipment data.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the equipment master data settings.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Verify Equipment Number: Double-check the equipment number you are entering to ensure it is correct.
  Check Equipment Master Data: Use transaction code IE03 (Display Equipment) to check