How To Fix MSAM_CL209 - Equipment settings not maintained in Customization

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MSAM_CL - Message Class for MSAM

• Message number: 209

• Message text: Equipment settings not maintained in Customization

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MSAM_CL209 - Equipment settings not maintained in Customization ?

  The SAP error message MSAM_CL209 indicates that equipment settings have not been maintained in the customization settings for the specific equipment type you are trying to work with. This error typically arises in the context of SAP's Plant Maintenance (PM) or Materials Management (MM) modules, where equipment data is crucial for various processes.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when:
  
  The equipment type you are trying to use has not been properly configured in the system.
  The necessary customization settings for the equipment type are missing or incomplete.
  The system is unable to find the required settings for the specific equipment category in the configuration tables.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the MSAM_CL209 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Equipment Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP Customizing Implementation Guide (IMG) by using transaction code SPRO.
  Navigate to Plant Maintenance or Materials Management > Basic Settings > Equipment > Define Equipment Types.
  Ensure that the equipment type you are using is defined and that all necessary settings are maintained.
  
  
  
  Maintain Equipment Settings:
  
  In the same IMG area, check if the required settings for the equipment type are maintained. This includes:
  
  Status profiles
  Default values
  Field selection
  
  
  Make sure that all mandatory fields are filled out.
  
  
  
  Check for Missing Customization:
  
  If you have recently made changes to the equipment type or related settings, ensure that all necessary configurations have been updated.
  Review any transport requests that may have been moved between systems to ensure that all relevant settings are present.
  
  
  
  Test the Configuration:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the configuration by trying to create or modify the equipment again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about the required settings, refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP functional consultant for guidance on the specific equipment type and its configuration.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SPRO: Access the SAP Customizing Implementation Guide.
  IE01: Create Equipment.
  IE02: Change Equipment.
  IE03: Display Equipment.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Check SAP Notes related to equipment configuration and the specific error message for any additional guidance or patches that may be available.
  
  
  
  User Roles and Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to equipment settings in the system.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the MSAM_CL209 error and ensure that your equipment settings are properly maintained in SAP.