How To Fix I0226 - No maintenance activity type could be determined

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: I0 - Messages for PM tables

• Message number: 226

• Message text: No maintenance activity type could be determined

What causes this issue?

The system could not determine a default
<GL:maintenance_activity_type>maintenance activity type</> for the
<GL:order_type>order type</>.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Maintain the maintenance activity type in the screen.
In future, to have a maintenance activity type proposed as a default
for an order type, you must maintain the <LS>authorized maintenance
activity types per order type</> using the Customizing function.

<DS:TRAN.OIO5>Proceed</>
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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message I0226 - No maintenance activity type could be determined ?

  The SAP error message I0226 "No maintenance activity type could be determined" typically occurs in the context of maintenance planning and execution within the SAP system, particularly in the Plant Maintenance (PM) module. This error indicates that the system is unable to identify a valid maintenance activity type for the operation being processed.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Configuration: The maintenance activity type may not be defined in the system. This can happen if the configuration settings for maintenance activities have not been properly set up.
  Incorrect Master Data: The equipment or functional location master data may not have the necessary information or may be incorrectly configured.
  Missing Assignment: The maintenance activity type may not be assigned to the relevant maintenance plan or task list.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to access certain maintenance activity types.
  System Errors: There could be a temporary system issue or inconsistency in the database.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings in the SAP system (transaction code SPRO).
  Navigate to the Plant Maintenance section and ensure that the maintenance activity types are defined correctly.
  Verify that the activity types are assigned to the relevant maintenance plans or task lists.
  
  
  
  Review Master Data:
  
  Check the equipment or functional location master data to ensure that all necessary fields are filled out correctly.
  Ensure that the maintenance activity type is linked to the correct equipment or functional location.
  
  
  
  Assign Maintenance Activity Type:
  
  If the maintenance activity type is missing from a maintenance plan or task list, add it accordingly.
  Use transaction codes like IP01 (Create Maintenance Plan) or IA01 (Create Task List) to make necessary adjustments.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and execute the maintenance activities.
  Consult with your SAP security team if there are any authorization issues.
  
  
  
  System Check:
  
  If the issue persists, check for any system errors or inconsistencies. You may need to consult with your SAP Basis team to perform a system check or database consistency check.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  IP01: Create Maintenance Plan
  IA01: Create Task List
  IE01: Create Equipment
  IL01: Create Functional Location
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation for detailed information on configuring maintenance activity types and related processes.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement the necessary solutions to resolve it. If the problem persists, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.