How To Fix EAM_WF259 - There are Technical Objects that are not inactive.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EAM_WF - Messages for EAM Workflow

• Message number: 259

• Message text: There are Technical Objects that are not inactive.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EAM_WF259 - There are Technical Objects that are not inactive. ?

  The SAP error message EAM_WF259 indicates that there are technical objects (such as equipment or functional locations) that are not in an inactive state, which is preventing a certain operation from being completed. This error typically arises in the context of work order processing or maintenance planning within the SAP Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) module.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when you attempt to perform an action (like closing a work order or changing the status of a maintenance plan) that requires all associated technical objects to be inactive. If any of the technical objects are still active, the system will generate this error message.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to ensure that all technical objects associated with the work order or maintenance plan are set to an inactive status. Here are the steps you can take:
  
  
  Identify Active Technical Objects:
  
  Use transaction codes like IE03 (Display Equipment) or IL03 (Display Functional Location) to check the status of the technical objects linked to the work order.
  You can also use transaction IW38 (Change PM Orders) to view the work orders and their associated technical objects.
  
  
  
  Change Status of Technical Objects:
  
  If you find any technical objects that are still active, you will need to change their status to inactive. This can typically be done using transaction IE02 (Change Equipment) or IL02 (Change Functional Location).
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make these changes.
  
  
  
  Check Dependencies:
  
  Sometimes, technical objects may be linked to other processes or objects that prevent them from being set to inactive. Ensure that there are no open work orders or maintenance plans associated with these objects.
  
  
  
  Re-attempt the Operation:
  
  Once all technical objects are inactive, re-attempt the operation that triggered the error message.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for EAM for more detailed information on managing technical objects and their statuses.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  IE01: Create Equipment
  IE02: Change Equipment
  IE03: Display Equipment
  IL01: Create Functional Location
  IL02: Change Functional Location
  IL03: Display Functional Location
  
  
  User Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to change the status of technical objects.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or refer to SAP Notes for any specific patches or updates related to this error message.