How To Fix I0505 - Order type & is not defined for maintenance orders

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: I0 - Messages for PM tables

• Message number: 505

• Message text: Order type & is not defined for maintenance orders

What causes this issue?

You entered the <DS:GLOS.3526B68CAFAB52B9E10000009B38F974>order type</>
&V1&. This order type is not defined for
<DS:GLOS.3526C2E3AFAB52B9E10000009B38F974>maintenance orders</> 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

Procedure for System Administration
If necessary, define the missing data in Customizing under
<DS:CHAP.SIMG_CMMENUOLIAAA> Functions and Settings of Order Types</>.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message I0505 - Order type & is not defined for maintenance orders ?

  The SAP error message I0505 indicates that the order type specified in your transaction is not defined for maintenance orders. This typically occurs when you are trying to create or process a maintenance order using an order type that has not been configured in the system for that purpose.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Order Type: The order type you are trying to use is not set up for maintenance orders in the system.
  Configuration Issues: The order type may not have been defined in the configuration settings for maintenance orders.
  Missing Authorization: In some cases, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or create orders of that type.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Order Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP transaction code SPRO to access the SAP Reference IMG.
  Navigate to Plant Maintenance and Customer Service > Maintenance Processing > Maintenance Order > Define Order Types.
  Verify if the order type you are trying to use is listed and configured for maintenance orders.
  
  
  
  Define Order Type:
  
  If the order type is not defined, you may need to create a new order type or modify an existing one to ensure it is set up for maintenance orders.
  Ensure that the necessary parameters and settings are correctly configured for the order type.
  
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to create or process maintenance orders with the specified order type.
  You may need to consult with your SAP security team to verify and adjust user roles and permissions.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources for additional guidance on configuring order types for maintenance orders.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making any changes, test the order creation process again to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as IW31 (Create Maintenance Order), IW32 (Change Maintenance Order), and IW33 (Display Maintenance Order).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to the error message I0505.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking configurations and authorizations, consider reaching out to your SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the I0505 error and successfully work with maintenance orders in SAP.