How To Fix AO458 - Maintain work center for "create PM order" for order type &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AO - Appropriation requests - Master data / Customizing

• Message number: 458

• Message text: Maintain work center for "create PM order" for order type &1

What causes this issue?

You want to create a maintenance order using order type &V1&.

System Response

The system could not determine a work center from the data of the
appropriation request (equipment / functional location).
However, a work center is required in order to create the maintenance
order.

How to fix this error?

Enter a work center or cancel the function.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AO458 - Maintain work center for "create PM order" for order type &1 ?

  The SAP error message AO458 indicates that there is an issue with the work center configuration for creating a Plant Maintenance (PM) order of a specific order type. This error typically arises when the system cannot find a valid work center associated with the order type specified in the error message.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Work Center: The work center required for the order type is not maintained in the system.
  Incorrect Order Type Configuration: The order type may not be properly configured to link to a work center.
  Plant or Location Issues: The work center may not be assigned to the correct plant or location.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the work center data.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Maintain Work Center:
  
  Go to the transaction code CR01 (Create Work Center) or CR02 (Change Work Center).
  Check if the work center exists for the relevant plant and is correctly configured.
  If it does not exist, create a new work center or modify an existing one to ensure it is set up correctly.
  
  
  
  Check Order Type Configuration:
  
  Use transaction code OIA1 to check the configuration of the order type.
  Ensure that the order type is linked to the correct work center.
  
  
  
  Assign Work Center to Plant:
  
  Ensure that the work center is assigned to the correct plant in the work center configuration.
  You can check this in the work center details.
  
  
  
  Review User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and create PM orders.
  Check the user roles and profiles to confirm that they have the required permissions.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help files related to work center configuration and PM order creation for additional guidance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  CR01: Create Work Center
  CR02: Change Work Center
  CR03: Display Work Center
  OIA1: Order Type Configuration
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the AO458 error and successfully create PM orders for the specified order type.