How To Fix /ISDFPS/LM_PM_ADDON221 - Notification/order with technical status; do not delete equipment

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /ISDFPS/LM_PM_ADDON -

• Message number: 221

• Message text: Notification/order with technical status; do not delete equipment

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /ISDFPS/LM_PM_ADDON221 - Notification/order with technical status; do not delete equipment ?

  The SAP error message /ISDFPS/LM_PM_ADDON221 typically indicates that there is an issue related to the deletion of equipment in a notification or order that has a technical status. This error is often encountered in the context of Plant Maintenance (PM) or similar modules where equipment is linked to maintenance notifications or orders.
  Cause:
  The error message is triggered when you attempt to delete equipment from a notification or order that is in a technical status that does not allow for such changes. This could be due to several reasons:
  
  Technical Status: The notification or order is in a status that prohibits changes, such as "Completed" or "Closed."
  Dependencies: The equipment may be linked to other documents or processes that prevent its deletion.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary permissions to delete equipment from the notification or order.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, consider the following steps:
  
  
  Check Technical Status:
  
  Review the technical status of the notification or order. If it is in a status that does not allow changes, you may need to change the status to one that does (e.g., "In Process") before attempting to delete the equipment.
  
  
  
  Review Dependencies:
  
  Check if the equipment is linked to other notifications, orders, or processes. If it is, you may need to address those dependencies first.
  
  
  
  User Authorization:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to the notification or order. If not, contact your SAP administrator to obtain the required permissions.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or your organization's guidelines for handling notifications and orders in the PM module. There may be specific procedures to follow.
  
  
  
  Use Transaction Codes:
  
  Use relevant transaction codes (e.g., IW21 for creating notifications, IW22 for changing notifications) to manage the notifications and orders properly.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for additional insights or patches that may address the issue.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes in the PM module, such as IW21 (Create Notification), IW22 (Change Notification), IW23 (Display Notification), and IW31 (Create Order).
  User Roles: Ensure that user roles and authorizations are correctly set up in your SAP system to avoid similar issues in the future.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.