How To Fix /SCMB/MC_PB_DEF036 - Entry &1: Enter an equipment type for equipment group &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMB/MC_PB_DEF -

• Message number: 036

• Message text: Entry &1: Enter an equipment type for equipment group &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMB/MC_PB_DEF036 - Entry &1: Enter an equipment type for equipment group &2 ?

  The SAP error message /SCMB/MC_PB_DEF036 indicates that there is a missing entry for an equipment type associated with a specific equipment group in the SAP system. This error typically occurs in the context of Supply Chain Management (SCM) or Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) modules, where equipment types are essential for managing logistics and transportation processes.
  Cause:
  The error is triggered when:
  
  An equipment group is defined in the system, but no corresponding equipment type has been assigned to it.
  The system requires an equipment type to process certain transactions or data related to the equipment group, but it is not provided.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Equipment Group Configuration:
  
  Navigate to the configuration settings for equipment groups in the SAP system.
  Ensure that the equipment group in question is correctly defined.
  
  
  
  Assign Equipment Type:
  
  Go to the transaction code SPRO to access the SAP Reference IMG.
  Navigate to the relevant section for defining equipment types and groups (usually found under Logistics or SCM settings).
  Assign the appropriate equipment type to the equipment group that is causing the error.
  
  
  
  Validate Entries:
  
  After making changes, validate the entries to ensure that the equipment type is correctly linked to the equipment group.
  You can use transaction codes like IE01 (Create Equipment) or IE02 (Change Equipment) to check if the equipment type is now correctly assigned.
  
  
  
  Test the Changes:
  
  After making the necessary adjustments, perform the transaction that previously triggered the error to confirm that the issue has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SPRO: Customizing Implementation Guide
  IE01: Create Equipment
  IE02: Change Equipment
  IE03: Display Equipment
  
  
  
  Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on equipment management and configuration.
  Check for any notes or updates from SAP that may address similar issues or provide additional guidance.
  
  
  
  User Roles:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to equipment types and groups in the system.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message /SCMB/MC_PB_DEF036 and ensure that your equipment groups are properly configured with the necessary equipment types.