How To Fix IW836 - Entry equipment with funct. location, material and serial no. not allowed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IW - Order Processing

• Message number: 836

• Message text: Entry equipment with funct. location, material and serial no. not allowed

What causes this issue?

You entered a piece of <DS:GLOS.equipment>equipment</> and a
<DS:GLOS.functional_location>functional location</> and/or a
material/serial number combination.
This is not allowed because for the entry of a piece of equipment the
system automatically determines the functional location, at which it is
installed, and/or its material/serial number combination.

System Response

INCLUDE KEINE-VERARBEITUNG OBJECT DOKU ID TX LANGUAGE EN

How to fix this error?

Only enter a piece of equipment <zh>without</> the additional entry of
functional location, material number and serial number.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IW836 - Entry equipment with funct. location, material and serial no. not allowed ?

  The SAP error message "IW836 Entry equipment with funct. location, material and serial no. not allowed" typically occurs in the context of maintenance management, particularly when dealing with equipment and functional locations in the SAP Plant Maintenance (PM) module. This error indicates that there is an issue with the combination of equipment, functional location, material, and serial number being used in a transaction.
  Causes:
  
  
  Incorrect Equipment or Functional Location: The equipment you are trying to enter may not be valid for the specified functional location. This could be due to the equipment not being assigned to that location in the system.
  
  
  Material and Serial Number Issues: The material or serial number associated with the equipment may not be correctly defined or may not exist in the system.
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the SAP system that restrict the combination of equipment, functional location, material, and serial number.
  
  
  Status of Equipment: The equipment might be in a status that does not allow it to be used in the current transaction (e.g., it could be marked as inactive or under maintenance).
  
  
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or modify the equipment or functional location.
  
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Verify Equipment and Functional Location: Check if the equipment is correctly assigned to the functional location. You can do this by navigating to the equipment master data and checking the assignment.
  
  
  Check Material and Serial Number: Ensure that the material and serial number are correctly defined in the system. You can check the material master and serial number records to confirm their existence and correctness.
  
  
  Review Configuration Settings: Consult with your SAP configuration team to review any settings that may restrict the combination of equipment, functional location, material, and serial number.
  
  
  Check Equipment Status: Verify the status of the equipment to ensure it is active and available for use. If it is inactive, you may need to change its status.
  
  
  User Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to perform the transaction. If not, contact your SAP security team to request the appropriate access.
  
  
  Consult SAP Documentation: If the issue persists, refer to SAP documentation or support for further troubleshooting steps specific to your version of SAP.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as IW31 (Create PM Order), IW32 (Change PM Order), and IE01 (Create Equipment) to navigate through the system effectively.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message, as they may provide specific fixes or patches.
  Training and Support: Consider training sessions or support from SAP consultants if this error frequently occurs in your organization.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the error message in SAP.