How To Fix O8370 - Equipment number &1 is already assigned to transport unit &2

O8370 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: O8 - IS-Oil: TD Transportation and Distribution

• Message number: 370

• Message text: Equipment number &1 is already assigned to transport unit &2

What causes this issue?

You have attempted to assign one equipment number to two different
transport units.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Select a different equipment number, or delete the previous assignment.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

O8370 - Details

• The SAP error message O8370 indicates that the equipment number you are trying to assign is already linked to another transport unit. This situation typically arises in logistics and transportation management within SAP, where equipment (like containers, pallets, etc.) is managed in relation to transport units (like trucks, ships, etc.).
  
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Assignment: The equipment number is already assigned to a different transport unit, which prevents it from being assigned to the new transport unit.
  Incorrect Data Entry: There may have been a mistake in entering the equipment number or transport unit number.
  System Configuration: There might be configuration settings in the SAP system that restrict the assignment of equipment to multiple transport units.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Current Assignments: 
  
  Use transaction codes like IE03 (Display Equipment) to check the current assignments of the equipment number. This will help you identify which transport unit it is currently assigned to.
  
  
  
  Unassign Equipment: 
  
  If the equipment needs to be moved to