How To Fix ITOB_BAPI003 - Configuration control not allowed for equipment type &, check Customizing

ITOB_BAPI003 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ITOB_BAPI - Messages of Development Class ITOB for BAPIs

• Message number: 003

• Message text: Configuration control not allowed for equipment type &, check Customizing

What causes this issue?

Configuration control is not allowed for equipment type <(>&<)>.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Check Customizing for <LS>Plant Maintenance and Customer Service</> ->
<LS>Maintenance and Service Processing</> -> <LS>Configuration Control
</>.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ITOB_BAPI003 - Configuration control not allowed for equipment type &, check Customizing ?

  The SAP error message ITOB_BAPI003 indicates that configuration control is not allowed for a specific equipment type. This typically occurs when you are trying to perform an operation (like creating or modifying equipment) that is not permitted for the specified equipment type due to the system's configuration settings.
  
  Cause:
  
  Equipment Type Configuration: The equipment type you are trying to use may not be configured to allow certain operations. This can happen if the equipment type is set up in a way that restricts configuration control.
  Customizing Settings: The settings in the Customizing (SPRO) may not allow for the specific equipment type to be used in the way you are attempting.
  Missing Authorizations: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to perform actions on that equipment type.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Equipment Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the Customizing settings in SAP (Transaction SPRO).
  Navigate to Plant Maintenance and Customer Service > Master Data > Technical Objects > Define Equipment