How To Fix EAM_WF216 - Item and objectlist contain the same technical object.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EAM_WF - Messages for EAM Workflow

• Message number: 216

• Message text: Item and objectlist contain the same technical object.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EAM_WF216 - Item and objectlist contain the same technical object. ?

  The SAP error message EAM_WF216 ("Item and object list contain the same technical object") typically occurs in the context of SAP's Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) module, particularly when dealing with work orders, notifications, or maintenance plans. This error indicates that there is a conflict where the same technical object is being referenced in both the item list and the object list of a work order or notification.
  Cause:
  The error is usually caused by one of the following scenarios:
  
  Duplicate Entries: The same technical object (e.g., equipment, functional location) is included in both the item list and the object list of a work order or notification.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be a configuration issue in the way the work order or notification is set up, leading to the same object being referenced multiple times.
  Data Entry Error: During the creation or modification of a work order or notification, the user may have inadvertently added the same technical object to both lists.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the EAM_WF216 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Review the Work Order/Notification:
  
  Open the work order or notification that triggered the error.
  Check the item list and the object list to identify if the same technical object is present in both lists.
  
  
  
  Remove Duplicate Entries:
  
  If you find that the same technical object is listed in both the item list and the object list, remove it from one of the lists. Typically, you would keep it in the object list and remove it from the item list, but this depends on your specific business process.
  
  
  
  Validate Data Entry:
  
  Ensure that when creating or modifying work orders or notifications, users are trained to avoid adding the same technical object to both lists.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  If the issue persists, review the configuration settings related to work orders and notifications in the EAM module to ensure that there are no settings that could lead to this conflict.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for additional guidance on handling this error.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like IW31 (Create Work Order), IW32 (Change Work Order), or IW21 (Create Notification) to access and modify work orders and notifications.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  User Training: Providing training for users on how to properly create and manage work orders and notifications can help prevent this error from occurring in the future.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the EAM_WF216 error and ensure that your work orders and notifications are set up correctly.