How To Fix ITOB301 - Equipment category was not specified

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ITOB - Messages for development class ITOB

• Message number: 301

• Message text: Equipment category was not specified

What causes this issue?

The obligatory field
<DS:GLOS.3526C2B5AFAB52B9E10000009B38F974>equipment category</> was not
provided.

System Response

The equipment was not created.

How to fix this error?

Specify an equipment category that exists in the system.

Procedure for System Administrators

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 ITOB301 - Equipment category was not specified ?

  The SAP error message ITOB301, which states "Equipment category was not specified," typically occurs when you are trying to create or modify an equipment master record in SAP, but the system cannot determine the equipment category. This can happen for several reasons, and here are the common causes, solutions, and related information:
  Causes:
  
  Missing Equipment Category: The equipment category is not specified in the transaction or is missing from the configuration.
  Incorrect Configuration: The equipment category may not be properly configured in the system.
  User Authorization: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or create equipment records.
  Data Entry Error: There may be a mistake in the data entry process, such as not selecting the equipment category from a dropdown list.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Specify Equipment Category:
  
  When creating or modifying an equipment record, ensure that you select the appropriate equipment category from the dropdown list. This is usually found in the initial screen of the equipment