How To Fix IP352 - Maintenance item has not been allocated a technical object

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IP - Messages for preventive maintenance

• Message number: 352

• Message text: Maintenance item has not been allocated a technical object

What causes this issue?

You are trying to select a <GL:general_maintenance_task_list>general
task list</> for an object structure. However, the function is not
possible for this <GL:maintenance_item>maintenance item</>
as it has not been allocated a technical object.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

If you want to select a general task list for an object structure,
allocate the required technical object to the maintenance item, and
call up the function again.
If you do not want the maintenance item to refer to a technical object,
you can only carry out a general selection for general task lists. A
separate function is available for this.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IP352 - Maintenance item has not been allocated a technical object ?

  The SAP error message IP352 ("Maintenance item has not been allocated a technical object") typically occurs in the context of SAP Plant Maintenance (PM) when you are trying to create or process a maintenance order or maintenance plan that is not linked to a specific technical object (like a piece of equipment or a functional location).
  Cause:
  
  Missing Technical Object: The maintenance item (such as a maintenance plan or order) has not been assigned to any technical object. This means that the system does not know which equipment or functional location the maintenance activity is related to.
  Incorrect Configuration: The maintenance item may have been incorrectly configured or created without the necessary links to technical objects.
  Data Entry Error: There may have been an oversight during data entry, leading to the omission of the technical object assignment.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Assign a Technical Object:
  
  Go to the maintenance item (maintenance plan or order) in the SAP system.
  Check the details of the maintenance item and ensure that a technical object (equipment or functional location) is assigned.
  If not, assign the appropriate technical object.
  
  
  
  Review Maintenance Plan Configuration:
  
  If the error occurs while creating or processing a maintenance plan, ensure that the plan is correctly configured to include a technical object.
  Navigate to the maintenance plan and check the "Technical Object" tab to ensure it is filled out correctly.
  
  
  
  Check for Data Consistency:
  
  Ensure that the technical object you are trying to assign exists in the system and is active.
  Verify that there are no inconsistencies in the data related to the technical object.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help files related to maintenance planning and orders for additional guidance on how to properly assign technical objects.
  
  
  
  User Authorization:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to maintenance items and their associated technical objects.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like IP01 (Create Maintenance Plan), IP02 (Change Maintenance Plan), or IW31 (Create Order) to access the relevant screens.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address specific issues or bugs related to this error message.
  Training and Support: If you are unsure about how to proceed, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with a colleague who has experience in SAP PM.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the IP352 error and ensure that your maintenance items are correctly linked to their respective technical objects.