How To Fix /PM0/ABP_BTX218 - Template ID (PM_ID) was not selected during creation of entity &1

/PM0/ABP_BTX218 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PM0/ABP_BTX -

• Message number: 218

• Message text: Template ID (PM_ID) was not selected during creation of entity &1

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/PM0/ABP_BTX218 - Details

• The SAP error message /PM0/ABP_BTX218 Template ID (PM_ID) was not selected during creation of entity &1 typically occurs in the context of the SAP Plant Maintenance (PM) module, particularly when working with business transactions or entities that require a template ID for processing.
  
  Cause:
  This error indicates that a required template ID (PM_ID) was not selected when attempting to create a specific entity (denoted by &1, which will be replaced by the actual entity type, such as a maintenance order, notification, etc.). The template ID is essential for defining the structure and parameters of the entity being created.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Template Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the necessary templates are configured in the system. You can do this by navigating to the relevant configuration settings in the SAP system.
  Go to the transaction code related to the specific entity you are trying to create (e.g., IW31 for maintenance orders) and