How To Fix MPE_EXEC_TRACK_TOOLS002 - Status &1 not allowed for equipment &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MPE_EXEC_TRACK_TOOLS -

• Message number: 002

• Message text: Status &1 not allowed for equipment &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MPE_EXEC_TRACK_TOOLS002 - Status &1 not allowed for equipment &2 ?

  The SAP error message "MPE_EXEC_TRACK_TOOLS002 Status &1 not allowed for equipment &2" typically occurs in the context of equipment management, particularly when dealing with the status of equipment in the Maintenance Planning and Execution (MPE) module. This error indicates that the current status of the specified equipment does not permit the action you are trying to perform.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Equipment Status: The equipment may be in a status that does not allow for the operation you are attempting (e.g., it may be in a "Blocked" or "Inactive" status).
  Configuration Issues: The status profile for the equipment may not be configured correctly, leading to restrictions on certain operations.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary permissions to perform actions on equipment in certain statuses.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Equipment Status: 
  
  Go to the equipment master record and check the current status of the equipment. Ensure that it is in a status that allows the desired operation.
  If the status is incorrect, you may need to change it to a valid status that permits the action.
  
  
  
  Review Status Profile:
  
  Check the status profile assigned to the equipment. Ensure that the status transitions are correctly defined and that the status you are trying to use is allowed for the operation you are performing.
  
  
  
  User Authorization:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to perform actions on the equipment. If not, consult with your SAP security team to adjust the user's roles and permissions.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific details on the status management of equipment in your version of SAP. This can provide insights into the allowed statuses and transitions.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error message.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like IE02 (Change Equipment) or IE03 (Display Equipment) to check and modify equipment statuses.
  Status Management: Familiarize yourself with the status management functionality in SAP, including how to configure status profiles and transitions.
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address this specific error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.