How To Fix /CUM/ORDER018 - Line &: Technical object is mandatory

/CUM/ORDER018 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /CUM/ORDER -

• Message number: 018

• Message text: Line &: Technical object is mandatory

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/CUM/ORDER018 - Details

• The SAP error message /CUM/ORDER018 Line &: Technical object is mandatory typically occurs in the context of creating or processing maintenance orders, particularly when the system expects a technical object (like a piece of equipment or a functional location) to be specified but it is missing.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Technical Object: The most common cause of this error is that the technical object field is not filled in the order or is left blank.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the system that require a technical object for certain types of orders.
  User Input Error: The user may have overlooked entering the required technical object information when creating or modifying the order.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Enter Technical Object: Ensure that you fill in the technical object field in the order. This could be an equipment number or a functional location that the order is related to.
  Check Order Type Configuration: Review the configuration for the order type you