How To Fix PHIN557 - Material &1 does not allow assignment of effectivity values for new equi

PHIN557 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PHIN - Phase In: Messages

• Message number: 557

• Message text: Material &1 does not allow assignment of effectivity values for new equi

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PHIN557 - Material &1 does not allow assignment of effectivity values for new equi ?

  The SAP error message PHIN557 indicates that there is an issue with assigning effectivity values to a new equipment (equi) for a specific material. This typically occurs in the context of Plant Maintenance (PM) or Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) modules where materials and equipment are managed.
  
  Cause:
  The error can arise due to several reasons:
  
  Material Type Restrictions: The material type associated with the material may not allow for effectivity values to be assigned. Certain material types are configured in SAP to restrict this functionality.
  Configuration Settings: The configuration settings in the system may not permit the assignment of effectivity values for the specific material or equipment.
  Missing Master Data: The necessary master data for the material or equipment may not be fully maintained, leading to this error.
  Status of the Material: The material may be in a status that does not allow for changes or assignments, such as being locked or inactive.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the PHIN557