How To Fix I0501 - Invalid combination of maintenance activity type and order type

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: I0 - Messages for PM tables

• Message number: 501

• Message text: Invalid combination of maintenance activity type and order type

What causes this issue?

The combination of <GL:order_type>order type</> and
<GL:maintenance_activity_type>maintenance activity type</> that you
have entered is not allowed in your system.

System Response

INCLUDE 'KEINE-VERARBEITUNG' OBJECT DOKU ID TX LANGUAGE E

How to fix this error?

INCLUDE 'EINGABEN' OBJECT DOKU ID TX LANGUAGE E

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message I0501 - Invalid combination of maintenance activity type and order type ?

  The SAP error message I0501, which states "Invalid combination of maintenance activity type and order type," typically occurs in the context of SAP Plant Maintenance (PM) when there is a mismatch between the maintenance activity type and the order type being used in a maintenance order.
  Cause:
  
  
  Configuration Issues: The most common cause of this error is that the combination of the maintenance activity type and the order type has not been properly configured in the system. Each maintenance activity type is associated with specific order types, and if the combination does not exist in the configuration, the error will occur.
  
  
  Incorrect Data Entry: Users may inadvertently select an incorrect maintenance activity type or order type when creating or processing a maintenance order.
  
  
  Missing Authorizations: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to perform certain actions related to specific order types or activity types.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings in SAP (Transaction SPRO).
  Navigate to Plant Maintenance and Customer Service > Maintenance Processing > Maintenance Order > Define Order Types.
  Ensure that the maintenance activity type you are trying to use is correctly assigned to the order type you are using.
  
  
  
  Review Order and Activity Types:
  
  Verify that the order type and maintenance activity type you are using are compatible. You can check this in the order type configuration settings.
  
  
  
  Correct Data Entry:
  
  Double-check the values entered for the maintenance activity type and order type when creating or processing the order. Ensure that they are valid combinations.
  
  
  
  User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to create or modify the order types and activity types involved.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific details on valid combinations of maintenance activity types and order types.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like IW31 (Create Order), IW32 (Change Order), and IW33 (Display Order) to work with maintenance orders.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Training and Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP PM expert for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the I0501 error and ensure that the maintenance orders are processed correctly.