How To Fix EAM_WF004 - Current Plan &1 is different to dealloc.Plan &2!

EAM_WF004 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EAM_WF - Messages for EAM Workflow

• Message number: 004

• Message text: Current Plan &1 is different to dealloc.Plan &2!

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EAM_WF004 - Current Plan &1 is different to dealloc.Plan &2! ?

  The SAP error message EAM_WF004 indicates that there is a discrepancy between the current plan and the deallocation plan in the context of Enterprise Asset Management (EAM). This error typically arises during the process of work order management, particularly when trying to deallocate resources or materials from a work order.
  
  Cause:
  The error occurs when the system detects that the current plan (the plan that is currently active or being processed) does not match the deallocation plan (the plan that is intended to be used for deallocating resources). This mismatch can happen due to several reasons, including:
  
  Changes in Work Order: If the work order has been modified after the deallocation plan was created, the two plans may no longer align.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be configuration issues in the EAM module that lead to inconsistencies between the plans.
  Data Entry Errors: Manual errors during data entry can lead to discrepancies between the current and