IW151 - PM planner group &1 in plant &2 does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IW - Order Processing

• Message number: 151

• Message text: PM planner group &1 in plant &2 does not exist

What causes this issue?

You entered the
<GL:maintenance_planner_group>maintenance planner group</> &V1&.
This PM planner group does not exist for <GL:plant>plant</> &V2&.

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

System Response

INCLUDE 'KEINE-VERARBEITUNG' OBJECT DOKU ID TX LANGUAGE E

How to fix this error?

Enter a valid maintenance planner group.
INCLUDE 'EINGABEN' OBJECT DOKU ID TX LANGUAGE E

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IW151 - PM planner group &1 in plant &2 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message IW151 indicates that the specified PM (Plant Maintenance) planner group does not exist in the specified plant. This error typically occurs when you are trying to create or modify a maintenance order, work order, or other PM-related transactions, and the system cannot find the planner group associated with the plant.
  Cause:
  
  Non-existent Planner Group: The planner group you are trying to use has not been defined in the system for the specified plant.
  Incorrect Configuration: The planner group may have been incorrectly configured or deleted.
  Data Entry Error: There may be a typographical error in the planner group or plant code entered in the transaction.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or use the specified planner group.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Planner Group Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code SPRO (SAP Reference IMG).
  Navigate to Plant Maintenance and Customer Service > Maintenance and Service Processing > Maintenance Planning > Define Planner Groups.
  Verify if the planner group exists for the specified plant. If it does not exist, you will need to create it.
  
  
  
  Create a New Planner Group:
  
  If the planner group is missing, you can create a new one by following the steps in the configuration path mentioned above.
  Ensure that you assign the correct plant to the new planner group.
  
  
  
  Check for Typographical Errors:
  
  Double-check the planner group and plant codes entered in the transaction to ensure they are correct.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the planner group. This may involve checking user roles and permissions.
  
  
  
  Consult with SAP Basis or Functional Team:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consult with your SAP Basis or functional team for further assistance. They may need to check for any system inconsistencies or configuration issues.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  IW31/IW32: Create/Change Maintenance Order
  SPRO: Access to the SAP Reference IMG for configuration
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed steps on configuring planner groups and managing PM orders.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP helpdesk for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the IW151 error and ensure that the correct planner group is associated with the specified plant.