How To Fix /ISDFPS/LM_PM_ADDON163 - A number of control records were transferred without an order number

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /ISDFPS/LM_PM_ADDON -

• Message number: 163

• Message text: A number of control records were transferred without an order number

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /ISDFPS/LM_PM_ADDON163 - A number of control records were transferred without an order number ?

  The SAP error message /ISDFPS/LM_PM_ADDON163 indicates that there are control records being processed without an associated order number. This typically occurs in the context of the SAP Plant Maintenance (PM) module or related functionalities where control records are expected to be linked to specific orders for proper processing.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Order Number: The primary cause of this error is that the control records being transferred do not have a valid order number associated with them. This could happen due to data entry errors, incorrect data extraction, or issues in the data transfer process.
  Data Migration Issues: If data is being migrated from another system or from legacy data, it’s possible that the order numbers were not included or were incorrectly mapped.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the SAP system that are not set up correctly, leading to the system not recognizing the order numbers.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Control Records: Review the control records being