How To Fix IP336 - No valid maintenance activity type exists

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IP - Messages for preventive maintenance

• Message number: 336

• Message text: No valid maintenance activity type exists

What causes this issue?

No valid activity type has been created for this order type.

System Response

INCLUDE KEINE-VERARBEITUNG OBJECT DOKU ID TX LANGUAGE EN

How to fix this error?

INCLUDE 'SYSTEMVERWALTER' OBJECT DOKU ID TX LANGUAGE EN
Procedure for the system administration
Maintain the activity types for the order type using the Customizing
function.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IP336 - No valid maintenance activity type exists ?

  The SAP error message IP336 "No valid maintenance activity type exists" typically occurs in the context of the Plant Maintenance (PM) module when trying to create or process maintenance plans, orders, or tasks. This error indicates that the system cannot find a valid maintenance activity type for the operation you are trying to perform.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Configuration: The maintenance activity type may not be defined in the system. This can happen if the configuration settings for maintenance activity types have not been set up correctly.
  Incorrect Assignment: The maintenance activity type may not be assigned to the relevant maintenance plan or order.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data, such as missing or incorrect entries in the relevant tables.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or create the maintenance activity type.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings in SAP (Transaction SPRO).
  Navigate to Plant Maintenance and Customer Service > Maintenance Processing > Maintenance Activity Types.
  Ensure that the required maintenance activity types are defined and configured correctly.
  
  
  
  Assign Activity Type:
  
  Check the maintenance plan or order to ensure that a valid maintenance activity type is assigned.
  You can do this by going to the maintenance plan/order and reviewing the details.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Use transaction codes like SE11 or SE16 to check the relevant tables (e.g., T399S for maintenance activity types) to ensure that the data is consistent and complete.
  Look for any missing entries or discrepancies.
  
  
  
  User Authorizations:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and create maintenance activity types.
  Consult with your SAP security team if you suspect authorization issues.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help files related to maintenance activity types for additional guidance on configuration and usage.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as IP01 (Create Maintenance Plan), IP02 (Change Maintenance Plan), and IP03 (Display Maintenance Plan).
  Tables: Key tables related to maintenance activity types include:
  
  T399S: Maintenance Activity Types
  T399A: Maintenance Plans
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to maintenance activity types.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the IP336 error in SAP.