How To Fix IW338 - No operations w/ valid maintenance packages available in maintnce plan &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IW - Order Processing

• Message number: 338

• Message text: No operations w/ valid maintenance packages available in maintnce plan &

What causes this issue?

You want to generate an order from a
<DS:GLOS.maintenance_plan>maintenance plan</>, whose
<DS:GLOS.maintenance_task_list>task list</> does not contain any
operations with valid
<DS:GLOS.preventive_maintenance_package>maintenance packages</>.
The order that you want to generate would not contain any operations.
This is not allowed.

System Response

The system does <zh>not</> generate an order.

How to fix this error?

Make sure that the maintenance packages for the task list are valid for
the planned date of the <DS:GLOS.maintenance_call>maintenance call</>.
You can do this subsequently by using the back-dated
<DS:GLOS.change_number>change numbers</>.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IW338 - No operations w/ valid maintenance packages available in maintnce plan & ?

  The SAP error message IW338 ("No operations with valid maintenance packages available in maintenance plan") typically occurs when you are trying to execute a maintenance plan, but there are no valid operations or tasks associated with it. This can happen for several reasons. Below are the potential causes, solutions, and related information for this error:
  Causes:
  
  No Valid Operations: The maintenance plan may not have any operations assigned to it, or the existing operations may not be valid for the current period.
  Incorrect Scheduling: The scheduling parameters for the maintenance plan may not be set correctly, leading to no operations being generated.
  Status of Operations: The operations might be in a status that does not allow them to be executed (e.g., completed, deleted, or inactive).
  Maintenance Package Issues: The maintenance packages associated with the operations may not be valid or may have expired.
  Date Range: The date range for the maintenance plan may not include the current date, leading to no operations being available.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Maintenance Plan Configuration:
  
  Go to the maintenance plan in transaction code IP02 and verify that it has valid operations assigned.
  Ensure that the operations are scheduled correctly and that the scheduling parameters are set appropriately.
  
  
  
  Review Operation Status:
  
  Check the status of the operations in the maintenance plan. Ensure that they are active and not completed or deleted.
  
  
  
  Validate Maintenance Packages:
  
  Ensure that the maintenance packages associated with the operations are valid and have not expired. You can check this in the maintenance package configuration.
  
  
  
  Adjust Date Range:
  
  Verify the date range for the maintenance plan. Make sure that the current date falls within the scheduled dates for the operations.
  
  
  
  Generate Operations:
  
  If no operations are generated, you may need to manually generate them. You can do this by executing the maintenance plan in transaction code IP10 or using the "Generate" function in the maintenance plan.
  
  
  
  Check for Errors in Background Jobs:
  
  If the maintenance plan is supposed to generate operations automatically, check the background jobs related to maintenance planning for any errors.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  IP02: Change Maintenance Plan
  IP10: Generate Maintenance Plans
  IP41: Display Maintenance Plan
  IP19: Display Maintenance Plan Overview
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on maintenance planning and operations management.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to maintenance plans and operations.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the IW338 error and implement the necessary solutions to resolve it. If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team for further assistance.