How To Fix CI158 - Plant & is not a maintenance planning plant

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CI - Plant maintenance task list messages

• Message number: 158

• Message text: Plant & is not a maintenance planning plant

What causes this issue?

The plant specified in the task list header is not defined as a
<DS:GLOS.3528F47CE8E6556EE10000009B38F983>planning plant</> in
Customizing.
However, you can only specify planning plants in the task list header.
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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 the plant as a planning plant in Customizing, or specify a
planning plant.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CI158 - Plant & is not a maintenance planning plant ?

  The SAP error message CI158 indicates that the specified plant is not recognized as a maintenance planning plant. This error typically arises in the context of maintenance planning and management within the SAP system, particularly when trying to create or manage maintenance orders, work orders, or related activities.
  Cause:
  
  Plant Configuration: The plant in question has not been configured as a maintenance planning plant in the system. This means that the system does not recognize it as a valid location for maintenance activities.
  Master Data Issues: There may be issues with the master data related to the plant, such as missing or incorrect entries in the configuration tables.
  User Authorization: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or perform actions related to the maintenance planning for that plant.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Plant Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code SPRO (SAP Project Reference Object).
  Navigate to Plant Maintenance and Customer Service > Master Data > Technical Objects > Define Maintenance Planning Plants.
  Ensure that the plant in question is listed as a maintenance planning plant. If it is not, you will need to add it.
  
  
  
  Verify Master Data:
  
  Check the plant's master data to ensure that all necessary fields are filled out correctly.
  Use transaction codes like IL01 (Create Functional Location) or IE01 (Create Equipment) to verify the details.
  
  
  
  User Authorization:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access maintenance planning functions for the specified plant. This may involve checking roles and authorizations in transaction PFCG.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help files related to maintenance planning to ensure that all necessary steps have been followed.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or SAP directly for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as IW31 (Create PM Order), IW32 (Change PM Order), and IW33 (Display PM Order) to understand where the error occurs.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Training and Documentation: Consider training sessions or documentation on SAP Plant Maintenance (PM) to better understand the configuration and management of maintenance planning plants.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the CI158 error and ensure that the plant is properly configured for maintenance planning activities.