How To Fix IW509 - Rule for allocation of PM order to PS network is not maintained

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IW - Order Processing

• Message number: 509

• Message text: Rule for allocation of PM order to PS network is not maintained

What causes this issue?

Assignment of the PM order to an operation of a PS network
is not possible.

System Response

You did not maintain the assignment rule for PM orders to operations
from PS networks.

How to fix this error?

You maintain the assignment rule in Customizing for the project system,
under the heading 'Define parameters for subnetworks'.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IW509 - Rule for allocation of PM order to PS network is not maintained ?

  The SAP error message IW509, which states "Rule for allocation of PM order to PS network is not maintained," typically occurs in the context of Project System (PS) and Plant Maintenance (PM) integration. This error indicates that there is a missing configuration or rule that governs how PM orders are allocated to PS networks.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The allocation rules between PM orders and PS networks have not been defined in the system.
  Incorrect Settings: The settings for the allocation of PM orders to PS networks may be incorrectly configured or not aligned with the project structure.
  Project Structure Issues: The project structure may not be set up correctly, leading to issues in how orders are linked to networks.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the IW509 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Allocation Rules:
  
  Go to the configuration settings in SAP for PM and PS integration.
  Navigate to the path: SPRO > Project System > Integration with Other SAP Components