How To Fix EAM_WF186 - Item &1 deallocated from Plan &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EAM_WF - Messages for EAM Workflow

• Message number: 186

• Message text: Item &1 deallocated from Plan &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EAM_WF186 - Item &1 deallocated from Plan &2 ?

  The SAP error message EAM_WF186, which states "Item &1 deallocated from Plan &2," typically occurs in the context of SAP's Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) module, particularly when dealing with work orders, maintenance plans, or similar planning activities. This message indicates that a specific item (like a maintenance task or resource) has been removed or deallocated from a maintenance plan.
  Cause:
  
  Manual Deallocation: The item may have been manually deallocated by a user, either intentionally or accidentally.
  System Configuration: There may be configuration settings in the system that automatically deallocate items under certain conditions.
  Data Integrity Issues: There could be issues with the data integrity, such as missing or incorrect entries in related tables.
  Workflow Issues: If the error occurs during a workflow process, it may indicate that the workflow is not correctly configured or that there are issues with the workflow execution.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check the Maintenance Plan: Review the maintenance plan (Plan &2) to see if the item (Item &1) is indeed deallocated. If it was unintentional, you may need to reallocate the item.
  Review Change Logs: Check the change logs to see who or what process deallocated the item. This can help identify if it was a manual action or a system process.
  Reallocate the Item: If the deallocation was not intended, you can reallocate the item back to the maintenance plan through the appropriate transaction (e.g., IP02 for changing maintenance plans).
  Check Configuration Settings: Review the configuration settings related to maintenance planning to ensure that there are no rules or settings that would cause automatic deallocation.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to EAM and maintenance planning for any known issues or additional troubleshooting steps.
  Contact SAP Support: If the issue persists and you cannot determine the cause, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as IP01 (Create Maintenance Plan), IP02 (Change Maintenance Plan), and IP03 (Display Maintenance Plan).
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to EAM_WF186 for any patches or updates that may address this issue.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that users have the appropriate roles and authorizations to make changes to maintenance plans and items.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to diagnose and resolve the issue related to the EAM_WF186 error message.