How To Fix EAM_WF163 - Set Deletion flag of Task List &1 &2 &3 in background

EAM_WF163 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EAM_WF - Messages for EAM Workflow

• Message number: 163

• Message text: Set Deletion flag of Task List &1 &2 &3 in background

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EAM_WF163 - Set Deletion flag of Task List &1 &2 &3 in background ?

  The SAP error message EAM_WF163, which states "Set Deletion flag of Task List &1 &2 &3 in background," typically occurs in the context of the SAP Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) module, particularly when dealing with task lists or maintenance plans. This error indicates that there is an issue with setting the deletion flag for a specific task list in the background processing.
  
  Cause:
  
  Background Processing Issues: The error may arise if there are issues with the background job that is trying to set the deletion flag. This could be due to system performance, job scheduling conflicts, or resource limitations.
  Authorization Issues: The user or background job may not have the necessary authorizations to perform the deletion operation on the task list.
  Data Integrity Issues: There may be inconsistencies or locks on the task list data that prevent the deletion flag from being set.
  
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect configuration settings in the EAM module or related components