How To Fix EAM_WF011 - Plan has only one item left, no deactivation of item

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EAM_WF - Messages for EAM Workflow

• Message number: 011

• Message text: Plan has only one item left, no deactivation of item

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EAM_WF011 - Plan has only one item left, no deactivation of item ?

  The SAP error message EAM_WF011 indicates that a work order or maintenance plan has only one item left, and therefore, it cannot be deactivated. This error typically arises in the context of SAP's Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) module, particularly when dealing with maintenance plans and their associated items.
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that the maintenance plan in question has only one scheduled item remaining. SAP requires that at least one item must be active in a maintenance plan for it to remain valid. If you attempt to deactivate the last remaining item, the system will throw this error to prevent the maintenance plan from becoming invalid.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check the Maintenance Plan: Review the maintenance plan to confirm that it indeed has only one item left. You can do this by navigating to the maintenance plan in the SAP GUI.
  
  
  Add a New Item: If you need to deactivate the current item, consider adding a new item to the maintenance plan first. This way, you will have at least one active item in the plan, allowing you to deactivate the original item without triggering the error.
  
  
  Modify the Existing Item: If you do not want to add a new item, you can modify the existing item instead of deactivating it. This could involve changing the frequency or other parameters of the item.
  
  
  Delete the Item: If the item is no longer needed and you want to remove it, ensure that you have at least one other item in the maintenance plan before deleting the last one.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: If you are unsure about the steps or implications of modifying maintenance plans, refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP administrator or support team.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Maintenance Plans: These are used in SAP EAM to schedule regular maintenance activities for equipment and functional locations.
  Work Orders: These are created based on maintenance plans and are used to execute maintenance tasks.
  SAP Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as IP01 (Create Maintenance Plan), IP02 (Change Maintenance Plan), and IP03 (Display Maintenance Plan) for managing maintenance plans.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the EAM_WF011 error and manage your maintenance plans effectively.