How To Fix CM_EAM_TL_API162 - No task list exists for equipment &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 162

• Message text: No task list exists for equipment &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CM_EAM_TL_API162 - No task list exists for equipment &1 ?

  The SAP error message CM_EAM_TL_API162 indicates that there is no task list available for the specified equipment in the system. This error typically occurs when you are trying to create or manage maintenance plans, work orders, or other related activities that require a task list for a specific piece of equipment.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Task List: The most common cause is that a task list has not been created or assigned to the equipment in question.
  Incorrect Equipment Number: The equipment number provided may be incorrect or does not exist in the system.
  Task List Not Active: The task list may exist but is not active or has been deleted.
  Authorization Issues: There may be authorization issues preventing access to the task list.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Create a Task List:
  
  Navigate to the task list creation transaction (e.g., IA01 for creating a general task list).
  Ensure that you create a task list for the specific equipment or functional location.
  
  
  
  Assign Task List to Equipment:
  
  If a task list already exists, ensure that it is properly assigned to the equipment. You can do this through the equipment master data (transaction IE02).
  
  
  
  Check Equipment Number:
  
  Verify that the equipment number you are using is correct. You can check this in the equipment master data (transaction IE03).
  
  
  
  Check Task List Status:
  
  Ensure that the task list is active and not marked for deletion. You can check the status of the task list in the task list management transaction (e.g., IA02).
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view and manage task lists. If you suspect authorization issues, contact your SAP security administrator.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  IA01: Create General Task List
  IA02: Change General Task List
  IA03: Display General Task List
  IE01: Create Equipment
  IE02: Change Equipment
  IE03: Display Equipment
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on task lists and equipment management.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and ensure that the necessary task lists are in place for your equipment.