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

SAP Error Message - Details

• 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 of the maintenance plan. If it is inactive, activate it by changing the status to active.
  Save your changes and try to allocate the item again.
  
  
  
  Review Maintenance Plan Settings:
  
  Ensure that all necessary settings and parameters for the maintenance plan are correctly configured.
  Check if the plan is set up to handle the type of maintenance item you are trying to allocate.
  
  
  
  Check for Data Integrity:
  
  Verify that all relevant data for the maintenance plan and the item is complete and correct.
  Look for any missing entries or inconsistencies that could be causing the issue.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help files related to maintenance planning and allocation to ensure that you are following the correct procedures.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance. They may provide insights specific to your system configuration.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  IP02: Change Maintenance Plan
  IP03: Display Maintenance Plan
  IW31/IW32: Create/Change Work Order
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to activate maintenance plans and allocate items.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the EAM_WF180 error and successfully allocate the item to the appropriate maintenance plan.