How To Fix EAMS_BO066 - Maintenance strategy &1 of item &2 differs from strategy of maint. plan

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EAMS_BO - Business Object Layer

• Message number: 066

• Message text: Maintenance strategy &1 of item &2 differs from strategy of maint. plan

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EAMS_BO066 - Maintenance strategy &1 of item &2 differs from strategy of maint. plan ?

  The SAP error message EAMS_BO066 indicates that there is a discrepancy between the maintenance strategy defined for a specific maintenance item and the maintenance strategy associated with the maintenance plan. This error typically arises in the context of SAP Plant Maintenance (PM) when you are trying to assign or process a maintenance item that has a different maintenance strategy than what is defined in the maintenance plan.
  Cause:
  
  Mismatch in Maintenance Strategies: The maintenance item has a different maintenance strategy than the one defined in the maintenance plan. This can happen if the maintenance item was created or modified with a different strategy after the maintenance plan was set up.
  Incorrect Configuration: The maintenance strategies may not be correctly configured in the system, leading to inconsistencies.
  Data Entry Errors: Manual entry errors during the creation or modification of maintenance items or plans can lead to this mismatch.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Maintenance Strategy: Review the maintenance strategy assigned to both the maintenance item and the maintenance plan. Ensure that they match.
  
  Go to the maintenance item and check the assigned maintenance strategy.
  Go to the maintenance plan and check its assigned maintenance strategy.
  
  
  
  Update Maintenance Item or Plan: If there is a mismatch, you can either:
  
  Change the maintenance strategy of the maintenance item to match the maintenance plan.
  Or, if appropriate, change the maintenance strategy of the maintenance plan to match the maintenance item.
  
  
  
  Recreate the Maintenance Item: If the maintenance item is not critical, consider deleting and recreating it with the correct maintenance strategy that aligns with the maintenance plan.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP PM functional consultant to ensure that the maintenance strategies are set up correctly according to your organization's maintenance processes.
  
  
  Check for Customizations: If your organization has custom developments or enhancements in the SAP system, ensure that these do not interfere with the standard behavior of maintenance strategies.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like IP01 (Create Maintenance Plan), IP02 (Change Maintenance Plan), and IP03 (Display Maintenance Plan) to manage maintenance plans.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address known issues or provide additional guidance on this error.
  Training and Documentation: Ensure that users involved in creating and managing maintenance plans and items are adequately trained on the importance of maintaining consistency in maintenance strategies.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the EAMS_BO066 error and ensure that your maintenance strategies are aligned correctly.