How To Fix EAM_WF170 - Don't set unreleased stat. for Task List &1 &2 &3 in background

EAM_WF170 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EAM_WF - Messages for EAM Workflow

• Message number: 170

• Message text: Don't set unreleased stat. for Task List &1 &2 &3 in background

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EAM_WF170 - Details

• The SAP error message EAM_WF170 indicates that there is an issue with trying to set an unreleased status for a task list in the background. This typically occurs in the context of SAP's Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) module, particularly when dealing with task lists and work orders.
  
  Cause:
  The error is triggered when a background job attempts to process a task list that has not been released. In SAP, task lists must be released before they can be executed or processed. If a task list is in an unreleased state, the system prevents any operations that would imply it is ready for execution.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Task List Status: Verify the status of the task list referenced in the error message. You can do this by navigating to the relevant transaction (e.g., IL03 for displaying task lists) and checking if the task list is released.
  
  
  Release the