How To Fix /ISDFPS/OM212 - Specify the new maintenance engineer

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /ISDFPS/OM -

• Message number: 212

• Message text: Specify the new maintenance engineer

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /ISDFPS/OM212 - Specify the new maintenance engineer ?

  The SAP error message /ISDFPS/OM212 Specify the new maintenance engineer typically occurs in the context of SAP Plant Maintenance (PM) or similar modules where maintenance tasks or orders are being processed. This error indicates that a new maintenance engineer needs to be specified for a particular maintenance order or task.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Assignment: The maintenance order or task does not have a maintenance engineer assigned to it. This could happen if the order was created without specifying the engineer or if the engineer was removed or changed.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the system that require a maintenance engineer to be assigned for certain operations or processes.
  User Role/Authorization: The user may not have the necessary permissions to assign a maintenance engineer, leading to this error when trying to save or process the order.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Assign a Maintenance Engineer:
  
  Navigate to the maintenance order or task in question.
  Look for the field where the maintenance engineer is specified (often labeled as "Maintenance Engineer" or similar).
  Enter the appropriate engineer's ID or name and save the changes.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  If this error occurs frequently, it may be worth reviewing the configuration settings in the SAP system to ensure that the assignment of a maintenance engineer is set up correctly.
  Consult with your SAP PM configuration team to verify if there are any mandatory fields that need to be filled out.
  
  
  
  User Permissions:
  
  Ensure that the user attempting to make the changes has the necessary authorizations to assign a maintenance engineer.
  If not, contact your SAP security team to review and adjust the user roles as needed.
  
  
  
  Training and Documentation:
  
  Provide training or documentation to users on how to properly assign a maintenance engineer to avoid this error in the future.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as IW31 (Create Order), IW32 (Change Order), and IW33 (Display Order) to manage maintenance orders effectively.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. SAP frequently updates its knowledge base with solutions to common problems.
  Support: If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to your internal SAP support team or SAP support for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message and ensure that maintenance engineers are properly assigned to maintenance orders in your SAP system.