How To Fix IW002 - Enter either a technical object or a planning plant

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IW - Order Processing

• Message number: 002

• Message text: Enter either a technical object or a planning plant

What causes this issue?

You did not enter either a technical object or a
planning plant for this
<GL:maintenance_order>maintenance order</>.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

If you do not enter a technical object, you must enter the PM planning
plant for which the maintenance order is to be valid.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IW002 - Enter either a technical object or a planning plant ?

  The SAP error message IW002 ("Enter either a technical object or a planning plant") typically occurs in the context of maintenance planning and management within the SAP system, particularly when working with transactions related to work orders, maintenance plans, or similar functions.
  Cause:
  This error message indicates that the system requires either a technical object (such as a piece of equipment or a functional location) or a planning plant to be specified in the transaction you are trying to execute. The absence of both of these required fields leads to the error.
  Solution:
  To resolve the IW002 error, you should take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Input Fields: Ensure that you have entered either a technical object (like equipment number or functional location) or a planning plant in the relevant fields of the transaction.
  
  
  Technical Object: If you are working with a maintenance order or a maintenance plan, make sure to specify a valid technical object. This could be:
  
  Equipment: Enter the equipment number that you want to work with.
  Functional Location: Enter the functional location if applicable.
  
  
  
  Planning Plant: If you are not using a technical object, ensure that you have specified a planning plant. The planning plant is essential for scheduling and resource planning.
  
  
  Validation: After entering the required information, validate the entries to ensure they are correct and exist in the system.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: If you are unsure about the required fields or the values to enter, refer to the SAP documentation or help resources specific to your organization’s implementation of SAP.
  
  
  User Permissions: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to access the technical objects or planning plants you are trying to use.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: This error can occur in various transactions, such as IW31 (Create Work Order), IW32 (Change Work Order), IP01 (Create Maintenance Plan), etc.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  User Training: If you frequently encounter this error, consider additional training on the relevant SAP modules (like PM - Plant Maintenance) to better understand the required fields and processes.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the IW002 error and proceed with your work in SAP.