How To Fix QE596 - Equipment type for printing layout sets is not valid

QE596 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: QE - RM-QSS Fehlertexte zur Ergebniserfassung

• Message number: 596

• Message text: Equipment type for printing layout sets is not valid

Self-Explanatory Message

Since SAP believes that this specific error message is 'self-explanatory,' no more information has been given.The majority of messages in the SAP system have a message text, however this is frequently insufficient to comprehend or resolve the problem.

To make things easier, more detailed information is frequently added to describe the issue, how to fix it, and the necessary steps or configuration modifications.

Unfortunately, there isn't any extra information in this error notice.

What else can you do?

First, use our AnswerBot below to get a possible cause and solution (requires a premium subscription).

Also, review the in-depth Common Questions & Answers listed below; you could discover a solution there or be able to connect with others who have faced similar challenges.

You can also try searching the SAP support portal (support.sap.com) but you need a special user ID to access it. It is possible that an SAP support note exists that provides additional details about the mistake or even steps for fixing it.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message QE596 - Equipment type for printing layout sets is not valid ?

  The SAP error message QE596, which states "Equipment type for printing layout sets is not valid," typically occurs in the context of SAP Plant Maintenance (PM) or similar modules where equipment and layout sets are involved. This error indicates that the system is unable to find a valid equipment type associated with the printing layout set you are trying to use.
  Causes:
  
  Invalid Equipment Type: The equipment type specified in the configuration does not exist or is not correctly defined in the system.
  Missing Configuration: The printing layout set may not be properly configured for the specific equipment type.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the equipment type or the associated layout set.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the master data related to equipment types or layout sets.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Equipment Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code IE01 or IE02 to check the equipment type configuration.
  Ensure that the equipment