How To Fix MPLAN573 - Enter either a technical object or a product

MPLAN573 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MPLAN - Messages for Maintenance Plan API

• Message number: 573

• Message text: Enter either a technical object or a product

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MPLAN573 - Enter either a technical object or a product ?

  The SAP error message MPLAN573 ("Enter either a technical object or a product") typically occurs in the context of maintenance planning or production planning when the system expects either a technical object (like a piece of equipment or a functional location) or a product (like a material or finished good) to be specified, but neither has been provided.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Input: The user did not enter any technical object or product in the relevant field.
  Incorrect Screen Navigation: The user may have navigated to a screen that requires specific input but did not provide it.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the system that are not aligned with the expected input for the transaction or report being executed.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Enter Required Information: Ensure that you enter either a technical object (like equipment or functional location) or a product (like a material number) in the appropriate field before executing the transaction.
  Check Input Fields: Review the