How To Fix /PLMB/BA_RCP862 - Deletion failed; equipment requirement with technical key &1 is unknown

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PLMB/BA_RCP -

• Message number: 862

• Message text: Deletion failed; equipment requirement with technical key &1 is unknown

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PLMB/BA_RCP862 - Deletion failed; equipment requirement with technical key &1 is unknown ?

  The SAP error message /PLMB/BA_RCP862 indicates that there is an issue with deleting an equipment requirement because the system cannot find the specified technical key for the equipment. This typically occurs in the context of SAP Plant Maintenance (PM) or similar modules where equipment and their requirements are managed.
  Cause:
  
  Non-Existent Equipment: The technical key provided in the error message does not correspond to any existing equipment in the system. This could happen if the equipment was deleted or never existed.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the database, such as orphaned records or issues with data integrity.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary permissions to delete the equipment requirement.
  Incorrect Input: The technical key might have been entered incorrectly, leading to the system being unable to locate the equipment.
  
  Solution:
  
  Verify Equipment Existence: Check if the equipment with the specified technical key exists in the system. You can do this by using transaction codes like IE03 (Display Equipment) to see if the equipment is present.
  Check for Data Integrity: If the equipment should exist but does not, investigate any recent changes or deletions that may have affected the data. You may need to run consistency checks or consult with your database administrator.
  Correct Input: Ensure that the technical key you are using is correct. Double-check for any typos or formatting issues.
  User Authorization: Ensure that the user attempting to perform the deletion has the necessary authorizations. You may need to consult with your SAP security team to verify this.
  Consult Documentation: Review SAP documentation or notes related to this error message for any specific guidance or patches that may address the issue.
  Contact SAP Support: If the issue persists and you cannot identify the cause, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as IE03 (Display Equipment), IW38 (Change PM Orders), and SE11 (Data Dictionary) for checking table entries.
  Tables: Understand the relevant tables involved, such as EQUI (Equipment Master Data) and PLMK (PM Order Requirements), to investigate the underlying data.
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to this error message in the SAP Support Portal, as there may be specific fixes or recommendations provided by SAP.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to diagnose and resolve the issue related to the error message /PLMB/BA_RCP862.