How To Fix EAM_WF180 - Allocate item &1 to inactive plan &2

EAM_WF180 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EAM_WF - Messages for EAM Workflow

• Message number: 180

• Message text: Allocate item &1 to inactive plan &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EAM_WF180 - Allocate item &1 to inactive plan &2 ?

  The SAP error message EAM_WF180 ("Allocate item &1 to inactive plan &2") typically occurs in the context of SAP Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) when there is an attempt to allocate a maintenance item or task to a maintenance plan that is currently inactive. This can happen during various processes, such as work order creation or maintenance planning.
  
  Cause:
  
  Inactive Maintenance Plan: The maintenance plan you are trying to allocate the item to is marked as inactive in the system. This means that it cannot be used for scheduling or planning maintenance activities.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the maintenance planning settings that prevent the allocation of items to certain plans.
  Data Integrity Issues: There could be inconsistencies in the data, such as missing or incorrect entries in the maintenance plan or item records.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Activate the Maintenance Plan:
  
  Navigate to the maintenance plan in question using transaction code IP02 (Change Maintenance Plan).
  Check the status