How To Fix /PLMI/PRT_BO066 - Combination of status scheme and template ID is not allowed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PLMI/PRT_BO -

• Message number: 066

• Message text: Combination of status scheme and template ID is not allowed

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PLMI/PRT_BO066 - Combination of status scheme and template ID is not allowed ?

  The SAP error message /PLMI/PRT_BO066 Combination of status scheme and template ID is not allowed typically occurs in the context of SAP Plant Maintenance (PM) or Project System (PS) when there is an inconsistency between the status scheme and the template ID being used in a particular operation or process.
  Cause:
  
  
  Incompatible Status Scheme and Template ID: The error indicates that the combination of the status scheme (which defines the various statuses that can be assigned to an object) and the template ID (which is a predefined set of parameters or configurations) is not valid. This could be due to:
  
  The template ID not being configured to work with the selected status scheme.
  The status scheme being incorrectly assigned or not set up properly in the system.
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration settings of the status management in the SAP system, where the status scheme does not support the operations defined by the template ID.
  
  
  Missing Authorizations: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to use the specific combination of status scheme and template ID.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the status management in SAP (transaction code SPRO).
  Verify that the status scheme is correctly defined and that it is compatible with the template ID you are trying to use.
  Ensure that the template ID is set up to work with the selected status scheme.
  
  
  
  Review Template ID:
  
  Check the settings of the template ID to ensure it is correctly configured and that it includes the necessary parameters for the status scheme you are using.
  
  
  
  User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and use the specific status scheme and template ID. This may involve checking roles and authorizations in the user profile.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific details on the status schemes and template IDs to understand their relationships and configurations.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making any changes, test the process again to see if the error persists. If it does, further investigation may be needed.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. SAP frequently updates its knowledge base with solutions to common problems.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  SPRO for configuration settings.
  SE11 for data dictionary to check the underlying tables.
  SU01 for user authorizations.
  
  
  Community Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or support channels for additional insights and shared experiences from other users who may have encountered the same issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.