IW321 - Equipment task list selectn not possible, as order contains no equipment

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IW - Order Processing

• Message number: 321

• Message text: Equipment task list selectn not possible, as order contains no equipment

What causes this issue?

You want to allocate an <GL:equipment_task_list>equipment task list</>
to the <GL:maintenance_order>maintenance order</>. However, no
<GL:equipment>equipment</> was entered in the maintenance order.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

You can only allocate equipment task lists to maintenance orders which
were created for an equipment for which equipment task lists exist.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IW321 - Equipment task list selectn not possible, as order contains no equipment ?

  The SAP error message IW321 indicates that there is an issue with the equipment task list selection for a maintenance order because the order does not contain any equipment. This error typically arises in the context of maintenance management within SAP, particularly when trying to create or process maintenance orders that are expected to be linked to specific equipment.
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that the maintenance order you are trying to work with does not have any equipment assigned to it. This can happen for several reasons:
  
  The order was created without specifying any equipment.
  The equipment was removed or not properly linked to the order.
  The order type does not require equipment, or the configuration does not allow for equipment assignment.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the IW321 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check the Maintenance Order:
  
  Open the maintenance order in transaction IW32 (Change Order).
  Verify if there is any equipment assigned to the order. If not, you will need to assign the appropriate equipment.
  
  
  
  Assign Equipment:
  
  If the order is missing equipment, you can assign it by navigating to the "Components" or "Object List" tab in the order and adding the relevant equipment.
  Ensure that the equipment you are assigning is valid and exists in the system.
  
  
  
  Review Order Type Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration of the order type being used. Some order types may not require equipment, and you may need to adjust the configuration if equipment assignment is necessary.
  
  
  
  Create a New Order:
  
  If the current order cannot be modified or if it is not appropriate to assign equipment, consider creating a new maintenance order with the correct equipment from the start.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for any specific configurations or settings that may affect equipment assignment.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  IW31: Create Maintenance Order
  IW32: Change Maintenance Order
  IW33: Display Maintenance Order
  
  
  Equipment Master Data: Ensure that the equipment master data is correctly maintained in transaction IE01 (Create Equipment) or IE02 (Change Equipment).
  Order Type Settings: Check the settings for the order type in transaction OIOA (Order Type Configuration) to ensure it allows for equipment assignment.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the IW321 error and successfully manage your maintenance orders in SAP.