How To Fix CRM_ICM_OOS018 - Related operation &1 is already assigned to an operation project plan

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CRM_ICM_OOS - ICM: Message Class - Operation Organizational Structure

• Message number: 018

• Message text: Related operation &1 is already assigned to an operation project plan

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CRM_ICM_OOS018 - Related operation &1 is already assigned to an operation project plan ?

  The SAP error message CRM_ICM_OOS018 indicates that a specific operation (identified by &1) is already assigned to an operation project plan. This typically occurs in the context of SAP Customer Relationship Management (CRM) when trying to assign an operation to a project plan that is already linked to another project or operation.
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Assignment: The operation you are trying to assign is already linked to another project plan or operation.
  Project Plan Restrictions: The system may have restrictions that prevent the same operation from being assigned to multiple project plans simultaneously.
  Data Integrity Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the data or configuration that lead to this error.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Existing Assignments: 
  
  Review the current assignments of the operation in question. You can do this by navigating to the relevant project plan and checking the operations assigned to it.
  Use transaction codes like CRMD_ORDER or CRMD_ORDERADM_H to view the details of the operation.
  
  
  
  Reassign or Remove Existing Assignment:
  
  If the operation is indeed assigned to another project plan and you need to reassign it, you may need to remove it from the current project plan first.
  Ensure that the operation is not in use or required by the existing project before removing it.
  
  
  
  Create a New Operation:
  
  If the operation must remain in its current project plan, consider creating a new operation that can be assigned to the desired project plan.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: 
  
  Review SAP documentation or help files related to project management and operation assignments for any specific guidelines or restrictions.
  
  
  
  Check for Customizations: 
  
  If your organization has custom developments or enhancements in the SAP system, check with your technical team to see if any custom logic is affecting operation assignments.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support: 
  
  If the issue persists and you cannot find a resolution, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance. Provide them with the error message and context for better troubleshooting.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as CRMD_ORDER, CJ20N (Project Builder), and CJ02 (Change Project) for managing project plans and operations.
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to CRM and project management for any known issues or patches that might address this error.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to project plans and operations, as restrictions may also lead to errors.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a suitable solution.