How To Fix IM034 - Object affected copied from the notification

IM034 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IM - Maintenance notifications

• Message number: 034

• Message text: Object affected copied from the notification

What causes this issue?

The PM object affected (functional location, equipment) has not yet
been defined.

System Response

The system proposes the PM object of the notification as the PM object
affected.

How to fix this error?

You can either accept the proposal, or refer to another PM object for
the system availability information.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

IM034 - Details

• The SAP error message IM034 ("Object affected copied from the notification") typically occurs in the context of maintenance management, particularly when dealing with notifications and work orders in the SAP Plant Maintenance (PM) module. This error indicates that there is an issue with the object (such as equipment or functional location) that is being referenced in a notification or work order.
  
  Cause:
  
  Object Not Found: The object (equipment or functional location) that is being referenced in the notification may not exist or may have been deleted.
  Incorrect Object Assignment: The object may not be correctly assigned to the notification or work order.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or modify the object.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the data related to the object, such as missing or incorrect entries in the database.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Verify Object Existence: Check if the object (equipment or functional location) exists in the system. You