How To Fix IP118 - Maintenance item is already allocated a task list

IP118 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IP - Messages for preventive maintenance

• Message number: 118

• Message text: Maintenance item is already allocated a task list

What causes this issue?

You have tried to create a new
<GL:general_maintenance_task_list>general maintenance task list</> from
the <GL:maintenance_item>maintenance item</>. A general task list has
already been assigned to the maintenance item.

System Response

The original assignment is deleted when you press <LS>Continue</>.

How to fix this error?

If you do not want to have the assignment of the general task list
deleted, you must cancel processing.
If you want to create a new general task list, continue with your
processing.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IP118 - Maintenance item is already allocated a task list ?

  The SAP error message IP118, which states "Maintenance item is already allocated a task list," typically occurs when you attempt to assign a task list to a maintenance item that has already been assigned a task list. This can happen in the context of maintenance planning and execution within the SAP PM (Plant Maintenance) module.
  
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Assignment: The maintenance item you are trying to assign a task list to already has a task list assigned to it.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be a configuration issue or misunderstanding of how task lists are managed in your SAP system.
  Data Integrity Issues: There could be data integrity issues in the database that are causing the system to incorrectly identify the assignment status of the task list.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Existing Assignments:
  
  Navigate to the maintenance item in question and check if a task list is already assigned. You can do this by using transaction codes like IP02 (Change Maintenance