How To Fix CM_EAM_TL_API013 - Equipment number or task list number required

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CM_EAM_TL_API - Message class for eam task list API

• Message number: 013

• Message text: Equipment number or task list number required

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CM_EAM_TL_API013 - Equipment number or task list number required ?

  The SAP error message CM_EAM_TL_API013 indicates that either an equipment number or a task list number is required for the operation you are trying to perform. This error typically occurs in the context of maintenance management or when working with task lists in the SAP system.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Equipment Number: The operation you are trying to execute requires an equipment number, but it has not been provided.
  Missing Task List Number: Similarly, if you are trying to reference a task list, the task list number may not have been entered.
  Incorrect Transaction: You may be using a transaction that requires these fields to be filled but have not done so.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the system that require these fields to be mandatory.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Input Fields: Ensure that you have entered the required equipment number or task list number in the relevant fields of the transaction you are using.
  Review Transaction Documentation: Look at the documentation for the transaction to understand what inputs are required.
  Validate Data: Make sure that the equipment number or task list number you are entering is valid and exists in the system.
  Consult with SAP Support: If you believe that you are entering the correct information and still receiving the error, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches.
  Check Configuration: If you have access, review the configuration settings in the SAP system to see if there are any mandatory fields that need to be adjusted.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: This error can occur in various transactions related to maintenance management, such as IW31 (Create Maintenance Order), IW32 (Change Maintenance Order), or when working with task lists in the PM module.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any updates or patches related to this error message. You can search for the error message number in the SAP Support Portal.
  User Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to access the equipment or task list data.
  Training and Documentation: If you are new to the SAP system, consider reviewing training materials or documentation related to the PM module to better understand how to work with equipment and task lists.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and proceed with your tasks in SAP.