How To Fix CI074 - You cannot create FuntLocation task lists without a PM planning plant

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CI - Plant maintenance task list messages

• Message number: 074

• Message text: You cannot create FuntLocation task lists without a PM planning plant

What causes this issue?

The master record of the functional location you entered does not
contain a planning plant.

System Response

The system requires a planning plant for functional location task lists,
since maintenance activities are involved.

How to fix this error?

If you are authorized to maintain the master record, enter the planning
plant in the functional location master record.
If you are not authorized to carry out this function, contact your
system administrator.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CI074 - You cannot create FuntLocation task lists without a PM planning plant ?

  The SAP error message CI074 indicates that you are trying to create a Functional Location task list without having a Planning Plant assigned to the Functional Location. This is a common issue in SAP PM (Plant Maintenance) when the necessary configuration or data is missing.
  Cause:
  The error occurs because:
  
  The Functional Location you are trying to use does not have a Planning Plant assigned.
  The system requires a Planning Plant to create task lists, as it is essential for planning and scheduling maintenance activities.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to ensure that the Functional Location has a Planning Plant assigned. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Check the Functional Location:
  
  Go to the transaction code IL03 (Display Functional Location).
  Enter the Functional Location you are working with and check its details.
  
  
  
  Assign a Planning Plant:
  
  If the Planning Plant is not assigned, you can assign it by going to transaction code IL02 (Change Functional Location).
  Enter the Functional Location and navigate to the relevant tab (usually the "Location" or "General Data" tab).
  Find the field for Planning Plant and enter the appropriate Planning Plant code.
  
  
  
  Save Changes:
  
  After entering the Planning Plant, save your changes.
  
  
  
  Retry Creating the Task List:
  
  Once the Planning Plant is assigned, try to create the Functional Location task list again.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Functional Location: A hierarchical structure that represents the physical location of equipment or systems within a plant.
  Planning Plant: A plant that is responsible for planning and executing maintenance activities. It is crucial for scheduling and resource allocation.
  Task Lists in SAP PM: Task lists are used to define maintenance activities that need to be performed on Functional Locations or Equipment.
  
  Additional Considerations:
  
  Ensure that the Planning Plant you are assigning is correctly configured in your SAP system.
  If you are unsure about which Planning Plant to use, consult with your SAP PM module administrator or your organization's maintenance planning team.
  If the issue persists after assigning a Planning Plant, check for any additional configuration settings or dependencies that may be affecting the creation of task lists.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the CI074 error and successfully create Functional Location task lists in SAP.