How To Fix CM_EAM_TL_API171 - Configure BOM usage in Plant Maintenance in Customizing

CM_EAM_TL_API171 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 171

• Message text: Configure BOM usage in Plant Maintenance in Customizing

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CM_EAM_TL_API171 - Configure BOM usage in Plant Maintenance in Customizing ?

  The SAP error message CM_EAM_TL_API171 typically indicates that there is an issue with the configuration of the Bill of Materials (BOM) usage in the Plant Maintenance (PM) module. This error often arises when the system is unable to find the appropriate BOM usage settings for the specific plant or maintenance task.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing BOM Usage Configuration: The BOM usage for the specific plant or maintenance task may not be configured in the system.
  Incorrect Settings: There may be incorrect or incomplete settings in the Customizing for BOM usage in the Plant Maintenance module.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or modify BOM usage settings.
  Data Inconsistencies: There could be inconsistencies in the master data related to BOMs or maintenance plans.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check BOM Usage Configuration:
  
  Navigate to the SAP Customizing Implementation Guide (SPRO).
  Go to Plant Maintenance and Customer Service > Maintenance and Service Processing