How To Fix ITOB_FLEET301 - Equipment category &1 is not intended for use in equipment category &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ITOB_FLEET - Messages for Development Class ITOB for Fleet Objects

• Message number: 301

• Message text: Equipment category &1 is not intended for use in equipment category &2

What causes this issue?

You have specified an equipment category that is not intended for use
with the fleet object type while maintaining a fleet object.

System Response

The maintenance of fleet objects is nevertheless allowed.

How to fix this error?

Check that you have entered the correct equipment category.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ITOB_FLEET301 - Equipment category &1 is not intended for use in equipment category &2 ?

  The SAP error message ITOB_FLEET301 indicates that there is a mismatch between the equipment category of a specific piece of equipment and the category that is expected or allowed in the context of the operation you are trying to perform. This error typically arises in the context of Fleet Management or Asset Management modules in SAP.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when:
  
  You are trying to assign or use an equipment item of a certain category (e.g., category &1) in a context that only allows a different category (e.g., category &2).
  The configuration settings in the system do not permit the use of the specified equipment category for the operation you are attempting.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Equipment Category Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings in SAP and verify the allowed equipment categories for the operation you are trying to perform. This can usually be found in the customizing settings for Fleet Management or Asset Management.
  
  
  
  Review Equipment Master Data:
  
  Check the master data of the equipment in question. Ensure that the equipment is assigned to the correct category that is compatible with the operation you are trying to perform.
  
  
  
  Adjust Equipment Category:
  
  If necessary, you may need to change the equipment category of the equipment to match the expected category. This can be done in the equipment master data transaction (e.g., IE02 for changing equipment).
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review the SAP documentation or help files related to equipment categories and their allowed uses to ensure you are following the correct procedures.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue through the above steps, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or SAP directly for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  IE01: Create Equipment
  IE02: Change Equipment
  IE03: Display Equipment
  
  
  Configuration Path:
  
  SPRO > Logistics General > Equipment > Define Equipment Categories
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.