How To Fix /ISDFPS/PM083 - Distributed maintenance is not active; IDoc ignored

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /ISDFPS/PM -

• Message number: 083

• Message text: Distributed maintenance is not active; IDoc ignored

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /ISDFPS/PM083 - Distributed maintenance is not active; IDoc ignored ?

  The SAP error message /ISDFPS/PM083 Distributed maintenance is not active; IDoc ignored typically occurs in the context of SAP's distributed maintenance functionality, particularly when dealing with IDocs (Intermediate Documents) in the context of the SAP Plant Maintenance (PM) module.
  Cause:
  This error indicates that the distributed maintenance feature is not activated in your SAP system. Distributed maintenance allows for the synchronization of maintenance data across different systems or clients, and if it is not enabled, the system will ignore any IDocs related to this functionality.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to activate the distributed maintenance feature in your SAP system. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Check Configuration: 
  
  Go to transaction code SPRO to access the SAP Reference IMG.
  Navigate to the following path: 
  Plant Maintenance and Customer Service -> Maintenance and Service Processing -> Distributed Maintenance -> Activate Distributed Maintenance
  
  Ensure that the distributed maintenance is activated for your relevant client.
  
  
  
  Check IDoc Processing:
  
  Ensure that the IDoc processing settings are correctly configured. You can check the IDoc status using transaction code WE02 or WE05 to see if there are any other issues with the IDocs being processed.
  
  
  
  Review System Settings:
  
  Make sure that all necessary settings related to IDoc processing and distributed maintenance are correctly configured in your system. This may include settings in the ALE (Application Link Enabling) configuration.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to distributed maintenance and IDoc processing for any additional configuration steps or prerequisites that may be required.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the IDoc processing again to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SPRO - Customizing Implementation Guide
  WE02 / WE05 - IDoc Monitoring
  SM58 - Asynchronous RFC Monitoring (to check for any related issues)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: 
  
  Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional insights or updates regarding this error message.
  
  
  
  Documentation: 
  
  Refer to the official SAP Help Portal for detailed documentation on distributed maintenance and IDoc processing.
  
  
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or technical team for further investigation, as there may be underlying system issues or configurations that need to be addressed.