IW445 - Equipment &1 has no valid equipment usage period for &2 &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IW - Order Processing

• Message number: 445

• Message text: Equipment &1 has no valid equipment usage period for &2 &3

What causes this issue?

As not all reference objects are valid for the specified point in time,
this notification or order is not updated to the Plant Maintenance
Information System.

System Response

Processing is terminated.

How to fix this error?

Choose a date for which all the reference objects are valid.

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 IW445 - Equipment &1 has no valid equipment usage period for &2 &3 ?

  The SAP error message IW445 indicates that there is no valid equipment usage period for the specified equipment on the given date. This typically occurs when you are trying to perform a transaction related to equipment (such as maintenance, service order, etc.) and the system cannot find a valid usage period for that equipment.
  Cause:
  
  Missing or Incorrect Validity Period: The equipment may not have a defined validity period in the system. This can happen if the equipment was created without specifying the usage period or if the usage period has expired.
  Incorrect Date: The date you are trying to use for the transaction may fall outside the defined usage period for the equipment.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the master data related to the equipment, such as missing records or incorrect entries.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Equipment Master Data:
  
  Go to the equipment master record (transaction code IE03) and check the validity period for the equipment. Ensure that the start and end dates are correctly defined.
  If the validity period is missing or incorrect, you can update it using transaction code IE02 (Change Equipment).
  
  
  
  Verify Transaction Date:
  
  Ensure that the date you are trying to use for the transaction falls within the valid usage period of the equipment. If it does not, you may need to adjust the date or extend the validity period.
  
  
  
  Create or Update Usage Period:
  
  If the equipment does not have a valid usage period, you can create one by using the appropriate transaction (usually in the equipment master data maintenance).
  
  
  
  Check for Data Consistency:
  
  Run consistency checks or reports to identify any data inconsistencies related to the equipment. This can help you find any missing or incorrect entries that need to be corrected.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources for additional guidance on managing equipment usage periods and related transactions.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  IE03: Display Equipment
  IE02: Change Equipment
  IE01: Create Equipment
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to equipment usage periods.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to view and modify equipment master data.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the IW445 error and ensure that the equipment has a valid usage period for the intended transaction.