How To Fix IW516 - Assigning PM Order to WBS Element & is not Allowed

IW516 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IW - Order Processing

• Message number: 516

• Message text: Assigning PM Order to WBS Element & is not Allowed

What causes this issue?

You want to assign one or more <DS:GLOS.maintenance_order>maintenance
orders</> to <DS:GLOS.WBS_element>WBS element</> '&V1&'.

System Response

The current status of WBS element '&V1&' does not allow the assignment
of maintenance orders.
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How to fix this error?

To carry out this assignment, you must change the status of the WBS
element '&V1&' in such a way that the assignment of PM orders to this
WBS element is allowed.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IW516 - Assigning PM Order to WBS Element & is not Allowed ?

  The SAP error message IW516, which states "Assigning PM Order to WBS Element & is not Allowed," typically occurs when there is an attempt to assign a Plant Maintenance (PM) order to a Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) element that is not permitted due to configuration settings or business rules in the SAP system.
  Causes of IW516 Error
  
  
  WBS Element Status: The WBS element may be in a status that does not allow the assignment of PM orders. For example, if the WBS element is closed or locked, it cannot accept new assignments.
  
  
  Configuration Settings: The system configuration may restrict the assignment of PM orders to certain types of WBS elements. This could be due to settings in the Project System (PS) module.
  
  
  Order Type Restrictions: The type of PM order being created may not be compatible with the WBS element. Certain order types may have restrictions on how they can be assigned.
  
  
  Project Definition Settings: