How To Fix /SAPCE/IURU_MES018 - Equipment with this serial and material number have not been found

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPCE/IURU_MES -

• Message number: 018

• Message text: Equipment with this serial and material number have not been found

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPCE/IURU_MES018 - Equipment with this serial and material number have not been found ?

  The SAP error message /SAPCE/IURU_MES018 indicates that the system could not find an equipment record associated with the specified serial number and material number. This error typically arises in the context of equipment management, maintenance, or production processes where specific equipment needs to be tracked or referenced.
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect Serial Number or Material Number: The serial number or material number entered may be incorrect or mistyped.
  Equipment Not Created: The equipment may not have been created in the system for the specified serial number and material number.
  Data Synchronization Issues: There may be issues with data synchronization between different systems or modules within SAP.
  Inactive or Deleted Equipment: The equipment record may have been deleted or marked as inactive.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary permissions to view the equipment data.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Verify Input Data: Double-check the serial number and material number for accuracy. Ensure that they match the records in the system.
  Check Equipment Master Data: Use transaction codes like IE03 (Display Equipment) to check if the equipment exists in the system. If it does not exist, you may need to create it using transaction code IE01 (Create Equipment).
  Review Equipment Status: Ensure that the equipment is active and not marked for deletion. You can check the status in the equipment master data.
  Consult with IT Support: If you suspect data synchronization issues, consult your IT support team to investigate any potential problems with data integration.
  Check User Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to access the equipment data. If not, contact your SAP security administrator.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  IE01: Create Equipment
  IE02: Change Equipment
  IE03: Display Equipment
  IQ01: Create Serial Number
  IQ02: Change Serial Number
  IQ03: Display Serial Number
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for additional troubleshooting steps or patches.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation on Equipment Management and Serial Number Management for a better understanding of how these components interact.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to engage with SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance.