How To Fix /MSG/4_PM_MESSAGE005 - Assigned PM data type for data type "&1" could not be determined

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /MSG/4_PM_MESSAGE -

• Message number: 005

• Message text: Assigned PM data type for data type "&1" could not be determined

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /MSG/4_PM_MESSAGE005 - Assigned PM data type for data type "&1" could not be determined ?

  The SAP error message /MSG/4_PM_MESSAGE005 indicates that the system is unable to determine the assigned PM (Plant Maintenance) data type for a specific data type represented by &1. This error typically arises in scenarios involving the configuration or processing of PM-related data, such as maintenance plans, work orders, or notifications.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The PM data type may not be properly configured in the system. This could be due to missing entries in the relevant customizing tables.
  Incorrect Data Type: The data type being referenced may not exist or may not be correctly defined in the system.
  Authorization Issues: There may be authorization issues preventing the system from accessing the necessary configuration or data.
  System Upgrade or Changes: If there have been recent upgrades or changes to the system, it may have affected the configuration or data types.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Navigate to the relevant customizing transaction (e.g., SPRO) and verify the configuration for PM data types.
  Ensure that the data type in question is defined and correctly assigned in the system.
  
  
  
  Review Data Type:
  
  Check if the data type referenced by &1 exists in the system. You can do this by looking into the relevant tables or using transaction codes like SE11 (Data Dictionary) to check the definitions.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the PM configuration and data. This can be checked with the security team or by reviewing the user roles.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to the specific PM data type and the error message for any known issues or additional configuration steps.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If the issue persists, consider debugging the program or transaction that triggers the error to identify where the failure occurs.
  
  
  
  SAP Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to SAP support with the details of the error message, the context in which it occurs, and any relevant configuration settings.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  SPRO: Customizing settings
  SE11: Data Dictionary
  IW31/IW32: Create/Change Work Orders
  IP01/IP02: Create/Change Maintenance Plans
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to this error message in the SAP Support Portal, as there may be specific notes addressing this issue.
  
  
  Community Forums: Consider checking SAP Community forums or other user groups for similar issues and solutions shared by other users.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.