/CUM/ORDER049 - Equipment & (plant &) must be in plant &. Choose valid equipment

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /CUM/ORDER -

• Message number: 049

• Message text: Equipment & (plant &) must be in plant &. Choose valid equipment

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /CUM/ORDER049 - Equipment & (plant &) must be in plant &. Choose valid equipment ?

  The SAP error message /CUM/ORDER049 indicates that there is a mismatch between the equipment and the plant in which it is being used. This error typically occurs in the context of maintenance orders, production orders, or similar transactions where equipment is linked to a specific plant.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Equipment Assignment: The equipment you are trying to assign to the order is not registered in the specified plant. Each piece of equipment is associated with a specific plant in SAP, and if you attempt to use equipment from a different plant, this error will occur.
  Data Entry Error: There may be a typographical error in the plant or equipment number being entered.
  Master Data Issues: The equipment master data may not be correctly set up, or the equipment may not be assigned to the correct plant in the system.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Verify Equipment and Plant Assignment:
  
  Check the equipment master record to ensure that it is assigned to the correct plant. You can do this by navigating to the equipment master data (transaction code IE03) and checking the plant assignment.
  If the equipment is not assigned to the correct plant, you may need to change the plant assignment in the equipment master record (transaction code IE02).
  
  
  
  Check the Order Details:
  
  Ensure that the order you are trying to create or modify is linked to the correct plant. Verify the plant field in the order and make sure it matches the plant where the equipment is assigned.
  
  
  
  Correct Data Entry:
  
  Double-check the entries you are making in the order or transaction to ensure that there are no typographical errors in the equipment or plant fields.
  
  
  
  Consult with Your SAP Administrator:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consult with your SAP administrator or support team. They can help you investigate further and make necessary adjustments to the master data or system configuration.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  IE03: Display Equipment
  IE02: Change Equipment
  IW31/IW32: Create/Change Maintenance Order
  CO01/CO02: Create/Change Production Order
  
  
  
  Master Data: Ensure that the equipment master data is properly maintained and that all relevant fields are filled out correctly, including the plant assignment.
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files for more detailed information on equipment and plant assignments, as well as troubleshooting steps for common errors.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement the necessary corrections to resolve it.