How To Fix CI502 - No material where-used list in maintenance task lists for given selection

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CI - Plant maintenance task list messages

• Message number: 502

• Message text: No material where-used list in maintenance task lists for given selection

What causes this issue?

You have specified a material that is not used in any
<DS:GLOS.3526C2E2AFAB52B9E10000009B38F974>maintenance task lists</>.
The search run was ended unsuccessfully.
Ensure that the system only finds free material assignments and
assembly components. Multi-level bills of material are not expanded at
present.

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?

Change the task list type or aplication if necessary to find usages.

Procedure for System Administrators

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Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CI502 - No material where-used list in maintenance task lists for given selection ?

  The SAP error message CI502 indicates that there is no material where-used list available in the maintenance task lists for the selection criteria you have provided. This typically occurs when you are trying to access or generate a where-used list for a material that does not have any associated task lists or when the selection criteria do not match any existing records.
  Causes:
  
  No Associated Task Lists: The material you are querying does not have any maintenance task lists associated with it.
  Incorrect Selection Criteria: The selection criteria you have entered may not match any existing materials or task lists in the system.
  Material Not Maintained: The material may not be properly maintained in the system, or it may not exist in the database.
  Authorization Issues: You may not have the necessary authorizations to view the where-used list for the specified material.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Material Existence: Verify that the material number you are using exists in the system. You can do this by using transaction codes like MM03 (Display Material) to check the material details.
  Review Task Lists: Ensure that the material has associated maintenance task lists. You can check this by using transaction codes like IA05 (Display Task List) or IA11 (Display Maintenance Task List).
  Adjust Selection Criteria: Double-check the selection criteria you are using to ensure they are correct and relevant to the materials you are trying to query.
  Check Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to access the where-used list for the material. You may need to contact your SAP security administrator for assistance.
  Create Task Lists: If the material is supposed to have task lists but does not, you may need to create the necessary maintenance task lists for that material.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  IA05: Display Task List
  IA11: Display Maintenance Task List
  MM03: Display Material
  
  
  SAP Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more detailed information on task lists and where-used lists.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message.
  
  If the problem persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team for further assistance.