How To Fix AJ162 - No operation modes maintained for lighting unit &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AJ - Billing program

• Message number: 162

• Message text: No operation modes maintained for lighting unit &1

What causes this issue?

The burning hour calendar is used to determine the consumption by a
lighting unit. To do this, the lighting unit must be assigned at least
one operation mode with a value for billing. No operation mode was
found for the lighting unit.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Maintain at least one operation mode for the lighting unit of the
affected installation.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AJ162 - No operation modes maintained for lighting unit &1 ?

  The SAP error message AJ162 "No operation modes maintained for lighting unit &1" typically occurs in the context of SAP Plant Maintenance (PM) or SAP Asset Management when dealing with maintenance tasks related to lighting units. This error indicates that the system cannot find any defined operation modes for the specified lighting unit.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The primary cause of this error is that the operation modes for the specified lighting unit have not been defined in the system.
  Incorrect Master Data: The lighting unit master data may be incomplete or incorrectly maintained, leading to the absence of operation modes.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data related to the lighting unit, such as missing links to the operation modes.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Operation Modes:
  
  Navigate to the relevant configuration settings in SAP (usually in the PM module).
  Check if operation modes are defined for the lighting unit in question. This can typically be done in the configuration settings for the equipment or functional location.
  
  
  
  Maintain Operation Modes:
  
  If operation modes are not defined, you will need to create them. This can be done by:
  
  Going to the transaction code IP01 (Create Maintenance Plan) or IE01 (Create Equipment) depending on your context.
  Enter the relevant details for the lighting unit and define the operation modes as required.
  
  
  
  
  
  Review Master Data:
  
  Ensure that the master data for the lighting unit is complete and correctly maintained. This includes checking the equipment or functional location records for any missing information.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on maintaining operation modes for lighting units.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the process again to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as IE02 (Change Equipment), IE03 (Display Equipment), and IP02 (Change Maintenance Plan) for managing equipment and maintenance plans.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for additional insights or patches that may address the issue.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to make changes to the configuration and master data in SAP.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant who specializes in SAP PM or Asset Management.