How To Fix /ISDFPS/LM_CUS122 - No sort field exists for maintenance plan &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /ISDFPS/LM_CUS -

• Message number: 122

• Message text: No sort field exists for maintenance plan &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /ISDFPS/LM_CUS122 - No sort field exists for maintenance plan &2 ?

  The SAP error message /ISDFPS/LM_CUS122 No sort field exists for maintenance plan &2 typically occurs in the context of SAP Plant Maintenance (PM) or SAP Maintenance Planning. This error indicates that the system is unable to find a sort field for the specified maintenance plan, which is identified by the placeholder &2.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Sort Field Configuration: The maintenance plan may not have a defined sort field in the configuration settings. Sort fields are used to organize and manage maintenance plans effectively.
  Incorrect Maintenance Plan Data: The maintenance plan might be incomplete or incorrectly set up, leading to the absence of necessary sort fields.
  Custom Development Issues: If there are custom developments or enhancements in the system, they might interfere with the standard processing of maintenance plans.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Maintenance Plan Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code IP02 (Change Maintenance Plan) and check the details of the maintenance plan identified by &2.
  Ensure that all required fields, including sort fields, are properly filled out.
  
  
  
  Review Sort Field Settings:
  
  Navigate to the configuration settings for maintenance plans (usually found in SPRO under Plant Maintenance).
  Verify that the sort fields are defined correctly for the maintenance plan category you are using.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Use transaction SE38 to run any relevant reports or programs that check for inconsistencies in maintenance plan data.
  You can also use transaction SE11 to check the database table related to maintenance plans to see if the sort field is missing.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to maintenance plans and sort fields to ensure that you are following the correct procedures.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance. They may provide specific notes or patches that address this error.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  IP01 (Create Maintenance Plan)
  IP02 (Change Maintenance Plan)
  IP03 (Display Maintenance Plan)
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  Documentation: Review the SAP Help Portal for detailed information on maintenance planning and configuration.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.